Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Ouvéa, New Caledonia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score65Good annual avg
Best months: November, October, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 6.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1684mm. Sea temperatures average 26°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1684mm
Annual total
Sun
6.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
65
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ouvéa, New Caledonia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August24°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
August89mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Ouvéa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay and July 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 Ouvéa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August24°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 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August61 weather score
August scores below Ouvéa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
