March could be a good time to visit Noumea, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +26°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in March. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 154 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the wettest month of the year in Noumea;
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
154 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Noumea has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Noumea in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Noumea for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +27°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.
Is Noumea warm or cold in March?
Noumea is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the warmest months in Noumea, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Noumea in March
Noumea weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+26°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+18°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+33°C
+32°C
Rainfall
152 mm
154 mm
115 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
4
4
6
Rainy days
22
25
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 152 mm to 154 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Noumea in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Noumea is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Noumea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 211 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 92 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Noumea, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Noumea wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Noumea?
This is the weather in Noumea in March 2024:
1 March
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+27°C
2 March
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+26°C
3 March
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+27°C
4 March
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+26°C
5 March
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+26°C
6 March
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+26°C
7 March
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+27°C
8 March
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+30°C
9 March
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+27°C
10 March
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+27°C
11 March
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+27°C
12 March
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+27°C
13 March
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+27°C
14 March
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+28°C
15 March
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+27°C
16 March
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+26°C
17 March
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+27°C
18 March
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+27°C
19 March
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+27°C
20 March
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+27°C
21 March
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+26°C
22 March
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+26°C
23 March
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+27°C
24 March
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+27°C
25 March
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+26°C
26 March
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+27°C
27 March
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+27°C
28 March
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+26°C
29 March
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+26°C
30 March
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+27°C
31 March
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+27°C
In March 2024 Noumea had 4 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Noumea climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Noumea in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+23°C) and the highest in 2020 (+27°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2253 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Noumea in March:
Is March a good time to visit Noumea?
It’s always a good time to visit Noumea, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Noumea in March?
March is warm in Noumea. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Noumea rainy in March?
Noumea is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Noumea in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Noumea in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Noumea, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
