Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Noumea, New Caledonia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: November, December, October
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 26°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1059mm. Sea temperatures average 25°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
1059mm
Annual total
Sun
6.8h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Noumea, New Caledonia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August23°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August68mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Noumea's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJuly to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.4 hours average sun
August sits close to Noumea's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsOctober to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August22°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August60 weather score
August scores below Noumea's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
