Nouméa, New CaledoniaQuick decision
When to visit Nouméa?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–81°F in November
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
February (70%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Isle of PinesMay–Oct — Oro natural pool, columnar pines, lagoon.
UNESCO lagoonYear-round — world's largest enclosed lagoon, diving.
Tjibaou Cultural CentreYear-round — Renzo Piano architecture, Kanak culture.
Franco-Melanesian fusionYear-round — bougna, raw fish in coconut milk, brasseries.
Monthly climate data
Nouméa weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 84°F | 55% | 0.3in | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 75°F | 84°F | 70% | 0.5in | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 73°F | 82°F | 65% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 72°F | 79°F | 63% | 0.4in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 68°F | 77°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 66°F | 75°F | 41% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 64°F | 75°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 79°F | 44% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 70°F | 81°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.2in | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°F, 58% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°F, 37% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°F, 40% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°F, 58% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 43% rainy days and 27°F.
February is the wettest month with 70% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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