Nouméa · WinterMonth summary
Nouméa weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
50% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nouméa in December?
✅ 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 December (7.9/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nouméa in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Nouméa enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 December, Nouméa averages 82°F, 50% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nouméa in December
Is December a good time to visit Nouméa?
December is an excellent time to visit Nouméa (score 7.9/10). With 82°F, 12.7h of sunshine and 50% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Nouméa in December?
Yes, 50% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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