Nouméa · WinterMonth summary
Nouméa weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nouméa in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in February (7.2/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nouméa in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Nouméa enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 29°C | 55% | 7.1 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 12.7 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 23°C | 28°C | 65% | 7.4 | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 22°C | 26°C | 63% | 9.3 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 20°C | 25°C | 47% | 3.3 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 24°C | 41% | 2.6 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 34% | 3.0 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 22°C | 36% | 3.2 | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 24°C | 33% | 2.3 | 11.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 26°C | 44% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 27°C | 43% | 3.2 | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 28°C | 50% | 6.3 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Nouméa averages 29°C, 70% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
February vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nouméa in February
Is February a good time to visit Nouméa?
February is an acceptable time for Nouméa (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Nouméa in February?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in February. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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