Nouméa weather in May
May in Nouméa: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Nouméa · #379 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouméa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouméa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nouméa?
- May in Nouméa: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Nouméa on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouméa in May?
- In May, Nouméa averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 20.6°C, with about 91.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouméa in May?
- Nouméa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.