AI-generatedNouméa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 27.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 2,058 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Nouméa
Nouméa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Nouméa is moderately sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – November
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:2317:57
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:09–05:52 · evening 17:27–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:00–05:09 · evening 18:11–18:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Nouméa in October?
In October, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 34 min05:23 – 17:57
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11Pacific/Noumea
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %18 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Nouméa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.7 – 24.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nouméa ranges from 22.5 °C in August to 27.1 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From May to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 26.2 and 28.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 25.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.2° | 28.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.0° | 25.2° | 26.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.0° | 24.4° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 23.9° | 23.4° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.0° | 22.4° | 23.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 22.5° | 21.9° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 22.7° | 22.2° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 23.4° | 22.7° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.4° | 23.7° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 25.7° | 24.8° | 26.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Nouméa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Nouméa, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nouméa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nouméa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nouméa has about 16 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nouméa
How breezy and how cloudy Nouméa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nouméa typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Nouméa: variable cloud, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nouméa
How often the day gets hot in Nouméa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nouméa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nouméa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (17°), the warmest in February (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 201 days a year, mostly from October to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 28° | 23° | 26.5° | 6.6 h | 24 | 263 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 29° | 24° | 27.1° | 6.2 h | 23 | 270 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 28° | 23° | 26.9° | 5.9 h | 25 | 291 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 26° | 22° | 26.0° | 5.6 h | 22 | 220 |
| MayMay | 60 | 24° | 20° | 25.0° | 5.0 h | 17 | 164 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 23° | 19° | 23.9° | 4.6 h | 12 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 22° | 18° | 23.0° | 4.7 h | 11 | 104 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 22° | 17° | 22.5° | 5.4 h | 12 | 107 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 24° | 18° | 22.7° | 6.3 h | 12 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 25° | 19° | 23.4° | 6.7 h | 16 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 27° | 21° | 24.4° | 7.0 h | 16 | 130 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 28° | 22° | 25.7° | 7.0 h | 20 | 195 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.27° S, 166.45° E · 26 m · Pacific/Noumea
Best time to visit Nouméa
The best time to visit Nouméa is from May to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is March with 291 mm.
Nouméa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nouméa in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Nouméa in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Nouméa in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 24–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Nouméa in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nouméa for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nouméa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Nouméa: score 74 against 68. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September. September has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 74better |
| Day high | 25° | 24° |
| Night low | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 23.4° | 22.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 6.3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 101 mm |
| Muggy days | 11 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Nouméa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Nouméa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 263 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in January51February29° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In February, Nouméa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 270 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in February55March28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In March, Nouméa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 291 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in March59April26° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In April, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 220 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in April60May24° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In May, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 164 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in May68June23° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In June, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in June71July22° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In July, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in July72August22° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In August, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in August74September24° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In September, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in September68October25° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in October67November27° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In November, Nouméa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nouméa.
Nouméa in November56December28° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In December, Nouméa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 195 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouméa.
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Nouméa vs. Port Vila
In October Port Vila has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 68). During the day Port Vila is 1 °C warmer than Nouméa. The sea in Port Vila is 3 °C warmer.
| in October | Nouméa | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 23° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Dec |
Through the year
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Weather for your travel dates
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Nouméa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nouméa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 30 min
- Distance
- 16,580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Nouméa lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Nouméa
When is the best time to visit Nouméa?
The best time to visit Nouméa is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nouméa?
The sea temperature in Nouméa ranges from 22.5 °C in August to 27.1 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Nouméa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Nouméa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Nouméa?
Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is March with 291 mm. The driest month is September with 101 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouméa get?
Nouméa gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.0 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Nouméa in?
Nouméa uses the time zone Pacific/Noumea, at UTC+11 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nouméa?
A nonstop flight from London to Nouméa takes about 20 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,580 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Nouméa?
Nouméa lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Nouméa?
Nouméa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 56.
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