Nouméa weather in January
January in Nouméa: hot, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Nouméa · #165 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouméa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 160 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nouméa?
- January in Nouméa: hot, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nouméa on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouméa in January?
- In January, Nouméa averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 23.3°C, with about 160.4 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouméa in January?
- Nouméa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.