Nouméa weather in December
December in Nouméa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Nouméa · #173 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouméa climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 192 mm / 7.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouméa in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nouméa?
- December in Nouméa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nouméa on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouméa in December?
- In December, Nouméa averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 191.7 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouméa in December?
- Nouméa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.