New Caledonia climate
World Climates covers 1 place in New Caledonia. Nouméa has a tropical savanna (dry summer) climate (Köppen As).
Climate of Nouméa at a glance
The year average in Nouméa is 24 °C74 °F. The warmest month is February, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 20 °C68 °F. About 1,001 mm39 in of precipitation falls in a year. March is the wettest month and October the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are May–December.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in New Caledonia does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in New Caledonia: Nouméa. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Nouméa?
February is the warmest month, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F. August is the coldest, with an average low of 20 °C68 °F.
When does it rain the most in Nouméa?
March is the wettest month, with about 161 mm6.3 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,001 mm39 in.
When is the best time to visit Nouméa?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are May–December. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in New Caledonia
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouméa | 24 | 27 | 20 | 1,001 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.