Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Noumea, New Caledonia in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
May25°C average high
May is close to Noumea's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May86mm average rain
May 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
May5.6 hours average sun
May is below Noumea's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsOctober to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May 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
May66 weather score
May sits close to Noumea's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
