Nouméa (La Tontouta) weather by month & the best time to visit
New Caledonia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Nouméa (La Tontouta) is September — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 88/100), with October and November close behind. Nouméa (La Tontouta) averages about 2,761 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F and roughly 41 mm of rain in September.
When is the best time to visit Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Nouméa (La Tontouta) is September, then October and November. The dullest month is March (68/100, 171 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
Nouméa (La Tontouta) gets a lot of sun: around 2,761 hours a year. September (88/100) is noticeably better than March (68). It ranks #7 of 11 destinations in New Caledonia for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,762 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around February, carries about 40% of the annual 1,042 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 124 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 73 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 122 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 171 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 76 | 27° / 81°F | 23° / 73°F | 105 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 79 | 25° / 77°F | 22° / 72°F | 91 mm | 6 | 24° / 75°F |
| June | 81 | 24° / 75°F | 20° / 68°F | 75 mm | 5 | 23° / 73°F |
| July | 84 | 23° / 73°F | 19° / 66°F | 63 mm | 5 | 22° / 72°F |
| August | 84 | 23° / 73°F | 19° / 66°F | 61 mm | 6 | 22° / 72°F |
| September | 88 | 24° / 75°F | 19° / 66°F | 41 mm | 8 | 24° / 75°F |
| October | 87 | 26° / 79°F | 21° / 70°F | 45 mm | 10 | 25° / 77°F |
| November | 85 | 27° / 81°F | 22° / 72°F | 57 mm | 11 | 26° / 79°F |
| December | 79 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 87 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Nouméa (La Tontouta) by month
The sea off Nouméa (La Tontouta) is warmest in January at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in July at 22°C / 72°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Nouméa (La Tontouta): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
Nouméa (La Tontouta) is a beach resort in New Caledonia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouméa (La Tontouta) get a year?
Nouméa (La Tontouta) gets about 2,761 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around September.
When is the best time to visit Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
The sunniest time to visit Nouméa (La Tontouta) is September, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 88/100 (with October and November close behind). Expect daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F.
What is the least sunny month in Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
March is the least sunny month in Nouméa (La Tontouta), scoring 68/100 with about 171 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
The sea in Nouméa (La Tontouta) ranges from about 22°C (July) to 30°C (January). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
The typical midday UV index in Nouméa (La Tontouta) peaks around 12 (extreme) in January, easing to about 5 (moderate) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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