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Sun & Beach Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, September, November

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January, February, March, April, May

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Weather

18°C – 25°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Noumea for a sun and beach holiday is October, September, November.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Noumea

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°129
February
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°136
March
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°200
April
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
22°133
May
64Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°104
June
63Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°97
July
63Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°73
August
64Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°80
September
76Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°47
October
79Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°47
November
74Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°61
December
70Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°97

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Noumea

When is the best time to visit Noumea for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Noumea for sun & beach is typically in October, September, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Noumea?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Noumea, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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