Best Time to Visit Noumea
New Caledonia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Noumea?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Noumea?
- February is typically the hottest month in Noumea, with average daytime highs around 27°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Noumea?
- March is usually the wettest month, with around 199mm of precipitation.