If you plan to visit Noumea in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 139 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
139 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Noumea has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Noumea in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Noumea for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.
Is Noumea warm or cold in January?
Noumea is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Noumea:
Climate in Noumea in January
Noumea weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+79°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+63°F
+64°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+100°F
+99°F
Rainfall
112 mm
139 mm
152 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
82%
83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
1
Cloudy days
8
5
4
Rainy days
19
23
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 112 mm to 139 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Noumea in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Noumea is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Noumea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 143 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Noumea, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Noumea wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Noumea?
This is the weather in Noumea in January 2024:
1 January
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+82°F
2 January
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+86°F
3 January
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+85°F
4 January
🌧️
+84°F
5 January
☁️
+87°F
6 January
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+91°F
7 January
🌧️
+89°F
8 January
🌧️
+88°F
9 January
☁️
+85°F
10 January
☁️
+83°F
11 January
☁️
+83°F
12 January
☁️
+83°F
13 January
☁️
+86°F
14 January
☁️
+88°F
15 January
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+88°F
16 January
☁️
+87°F
17 January
☁️
+86°F
18 January
🌧️
+85°F
19 January
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+83°F
20 January
🌧️
+87°F
21 January
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+93°F
22 January
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+95°F
23 January
🌧️
+87°F
24 January
🌧️
+87°F
25 January
🌧️
+87°F
26 January
☁️
+85°F
27 January
🌧️
+85°F
28 January
☁️
+83°F
29 January
🌧️
+81°F
30 January
🌧️
+83°F
31 January
☁️
+85°F
In January 2024 Noumea had 0 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Noumea climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Noumea in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+73°F) and the highest in 2020 (+81°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2253 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Noumea in January:
Is January a good time to visit Noumea?
It’s always a good time to visit Noumea, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Noumea in January?
January is warm in Noumea. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Noumea rainy in January?
Noumea is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Noumea in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Noumea in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Noumea, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
