Nouméa · SummerMonth summary
Nouméa weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nouméa in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Nouméa. November remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Nouméa in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Nouméa brings pleasant temperatures (22°F) and long sunny days (10.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, Nouméa averages 72°F, 36% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nouméa in August
Is August a good time to visit Nouméa?
August is an excellent time to visit Nouméa (score 7.5/10). With 72°F, 10.5h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nouméa in August?
With 72°F max and 10.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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