Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Ouvéa, New Caledonia in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
119mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
May26°C average high
May is close to Ouvéa'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
May119mm average rain
May 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
May5.9 hours average sun
May is below Ouvéa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Ouvéa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May sits close to Ouvéa's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
