The climate in Nouméa during January can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
January is in the summer in Nouméa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
Average temperature | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 117 mm 4.6 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nouméa with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 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 January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
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 |