When to go to Nouméa?
Renzo Piano's Tjibaou Cultural Centre stands among the pines above a bay, its curved timber cases built around Kanak culture and the best introduction to Nouméa. Baie des Citrons and Anse Vata line up beaches, swimmers and evening promenades, while the Aquarium des Lagons shows what lives out on the reef. Boats run to Île aux Canards and the Amédée lighthouse.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Nouméa, aim for May to June, September to November.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in September? · Where to go in October?
Month-by-month weather in Nouméa
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2 | 288 | 26 | 57 |
| February | 9.3 | 393 | 26 | 43 |
| March | 9.2 | 307 | 25 | 53 |
| April | 8.5 | 278 | 24 | 52 |
| May | 8.7 | 68 | 22 | 69 |
| June | 8.1 | 75 | 21 | 66 |
| July | 8.0 | 136 | 20 | 60 |
| August | 8.6 | 157 | 20 | 62 |
| September | 9.9 | 125 | 21 | 68 |
| October | 10.4 | 130 | 22 | 70 |
| November | 11.2 | 91 | 23 | 75 |
| December | 10.8 | 318 | 25 | 57 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Nouméa, the sunniest month is November, and the driest is May (about 68 mm). Temperatures peak in February (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 2,366 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Nouméa?
- Tjibaou Cultural Centre (Renzo Piano)
- Baie des Citrons and Anse Vata
- Aquarium des Lagons
- Île aux Canards and Amédée lighthouse (day trips)
Practical info
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