Monthly climate guide
Nouméa weather in December
With highs near 26°C (78°F) and lows around 24°C (76°F), December feels warm in Nouméa. Rainfall averages about 93 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 24°C — air-conditioning helps.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Humidity near 79% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
52%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Nouméa weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 77°F | 109 mm | 78% | 50% |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 85 mm | 80% | 53% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 149 mm | 80% | 57% |
| April | 26°C / 78°F | 25°C / 76°F | 94 mm | 78% | 59% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 23°C / 73°F | 100 mm | 75% | 61% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 22°C / 71°F | 71 mm | 75% | 61% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 21°C / 69°F | 65 mm | 74% | 56% |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 20°C / 68°F | 51 mm | 73% | 54% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 69°F | 41 mm | 74% | 45% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 22°C / 71°F | 41 mm | 77% | 45% |
| November | 25°C / 76°F | 23°C / 73°F | 76 mm | 77% | 45% |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 76°F | 93 mm | 79% | 52% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is December a good time to visit Nouméa?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Nouméa in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Nouméa?
December is one of the wetter months in Nouméa, with about 93 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Nouméa in December?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 24°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nouméa in December?
Nouméa typically gets around 93 mm of rain in December — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nouméa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.