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When is the best time to visit Noumea?
In general the best time to visit Noumea is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in February and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Noumea in different months
This is the average weather in Noumea for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 221 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 154 mm in March.
Climate in Noumea
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Noumea for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +38°C | +37°C | +33°C | +32°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +32°C | +32°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +24°C | +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +18°C | +18°C | +15°C | +12°C | +11°C | +11°C | +10°C | +11°C | +13°C | +15°C | +17°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 139 | 152 | 154 | 115 | 89 | 70 | 62 | 61 | 43 | 47 | 76 | 112 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Noumea during the whole year:
The hottest month in Noumea is February with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +19°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Noumea looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Noumea is March with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Noumea during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 43 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 25 rainy days and 154 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Noumea:
What is the hottest month in Noumea?
The hottest month in Noumea is February with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Noumea?
The coldest month in Noumea is July with minimum temperatures of +19°C.
Is Noumea worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Noumea could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Noumea?
if you're looking to visit Noumea when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 43 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Noumea
Source of the data
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.
