When is the best time to go to Dumbéa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dumbéa, New Caledonia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dumbéa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dumbéa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dumbéa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 159mm 7.5hrs 14.1hrs

January in Dumbéa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dumbéa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Dumbéa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in January »

February

Dumbéa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 162mm 7.3hrs 13.6hrs

February in Dumbéa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dumbéa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Dumbéa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in February »

March

Dumbéa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 184mm 6.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Dumbéa is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dumbéa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Dumbéa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 184mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in March »

April

Dumbéa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 122mm 6.5hrs 12.4hrs

Dumbéa's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dumbéa.

April is in the fall / autumn in Dumbéa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in April »

May

Dumbéa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 103mm 5.5hrs 11.9hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Dumbéa and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dumbéa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Dumbéa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in May »

June

Dumbéa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 138mm 5.1hrs 14.1hrs

The weather in June in Dumbéa is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dumbéa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Dumbéa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in June »

July

Dumbéa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 99mm 5.7hrs 13.6hrs

July in Dumbéa is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dumbéa.

July is in the winter in Dumbéa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in July »

August

Dumbéa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 94mm 6.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Dumbéa is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dumbéa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Dumbéa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in August »

September

Dumbéa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 65mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

Dumbéa's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dumbéa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Dumbéa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in September »

October

Dumbéa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 77mm 7.8hrs 11.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dumbéa and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dumbéa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Dumbéa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in October »

November

Dumbéa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 89mm 8.2hrs 14.1hrs

November in Dumbéa is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dumbéa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Dumbéa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in November »

December

Dumbéa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 8.4hrs 13.6hrs

December in Dumbéa is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dumbéa.

December is in the summer in Dumbéa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dumbéa with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dumbéa weather in December »

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Dumbéa weather stats

Dumbéa weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: September 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: November 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Wettest month: March 184mm 7.2ins
Warmest sea: February 27.1°C 80.8°F
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