Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Noumea
New Caledonia · Oceania
Warm coastal days and some sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
Sea temp
78°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 68°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
78°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain26%
Cloud61%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday73°F
Rain33%
Cloud66%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon72°F
Rain30%
Cloud63%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Early evening70°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 73 | 6.1 | 17 | 11.2 | 82 | 80 |
| Feb | 80 | 74 | 6.9 | 19 | 10.8 | 83 | 81 |
| Mar | 79 | 73 | 7.4 | 19 | 10.1 | 83 | 81 |
| Apr | 77 | 71 | 6.2 | 17 | 9.8 | 82 | 80 |
| May | 74 | 68 | 4.2 | 13 | 8.9 | 79 | 78 |
| Jun | 72 | 66 | 2.8 | 9 | 8.5 | 78 | 76 |
| Jul | 70 | 64 | 2.9 | 9 | 8.8 | 76 | 74 |
| Aug | 69 | 63 | 2.9 | 8 | 9.5 | 75 | 73 |
| Sep | 71 | 64 | 2.2 | 7 | 10.8 | 77 | 74 |
| Oct | 74 | 66 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.4 | 77 | 75 |
| Nov | 76 | 68 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.8 | 77 | 77 |
| Dec | 79 | 71 | 4.4 | 13 | 11.8 | 80 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology