New Caledonia · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Noumea are July, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Noumea sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 27°C, and its coolest in August (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1242mm — March is typically the wettest month (~199mm) and September the driest (~43mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from January to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 24°C | 135mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 27° / 24°C | 165mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 27° / 24°C | 199mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 25° / 23°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 24° / 21°C | 99mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 23° / 20°C | 101mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 22° / 19°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 21° / 18°C | 79mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 19°C | 43mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 20°C | 54mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 21°C | 69mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 26° / 23°C | 106mm | 👍 Good |
January in Noumea is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Noumea is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 165mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Noumea is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 199mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Noumea is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Noumea is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Noumea is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses