Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Noumea, New Caledonia in December
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
December28°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December75mm average rain
December sits near Noumea's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJuly to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.2 hours average sun
December is one of Noumea's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsOctober to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to Noumea's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December76 weather score
December scores above Noumea's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
