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Nouméa in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Nouméa in March is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 27 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #12
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#12
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: none
Nouméa · MarchPhoto: Miles Goodhew · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 27 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 27 | 26 | 16 | 112 | 7.7 | 80 | 5.6 | 27 | 71 |
| March (selected) | 27 | 25 | 18 | 147 | 6.6 | 80 | 5.8 | 27 | 69 |
| April | 26 | 24 | 15 | 107 | 5.6 | 79 | 5.7 | 26 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +2 | +0.5 °C | +0.4 °C | -2 | -35.8 mm | +1.1 h | +0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.2 °C |
| April | +5 | -1.1 °C | -1 °C | -2.6 | -40.8 mm | -1 h | -1.4 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Nouméa in March?
The average daily high is around 27 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Nouméa in March?
The sea is about 27 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Nouméa in March?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 147 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Nouméa?
By the climate score, August, September, October and November are the strongest months for Nouméa. For a beach trip: January, October, November and December. March is not among them.