The climate in Nouméa during December can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Nouméa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
Average temperature | 25°C 77°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 75 mm 3 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 25.6°C 78.2°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Nouméa with around 75mm 3 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nouméa in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | February | 29°C 84.2°F |
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Driest month: | September | 40mm 1.6ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 8.4hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
Wettest month: | March | 136mm 5.4ins |