New Caledonia
Nouméa in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Nouméa in May is climatically well suited to family holidays, beach holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
76/100 · #7
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#8
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Nouméa · MayPhoto: Miles Goodhew · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26 | 24 | 15 | 107 | 5.6 | 79 | 5.7 | 26 | 74 |
| May (selected) | 24 | 23 | 14 | 87 | 4.6 | 76 | 5.4 | 25 | 76 |
| June | 23 | 22 | 12 | 82 | 4.1 | 76 | 5.3 | 24 | 77 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (76/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -2 | +1.4 °C | +1.4 °C | +1.5 | +19.8 mm | +1 h | +2.6 % | +0.2 m/s | +1 °C |
| June | +1 | -1.3 °C | -1.3 °C | -1.7 | -4.9 mm | -0.5 h | -0.5 % | -0.1 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Nouméa in May?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Nouméa in May?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Nouméa in May?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 87 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. May is not among them.