The best times to visit Ouvea for ideal weather are

May 7th to October 28th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Ouvea Travel Info

Weather in Ouvea

Temperature

Average temperatures in Ouvea vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 45th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Ouvea, the hottest months are February, January, and then March. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early February where highs are regularly around 87.3°F (30.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 75.6°F (24.2°C) at night.

Ouvea Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Ouvea Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Ouvea Perceived Temperature (F)

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Ouvea Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Ouvea Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 85.8 79.9 75.2
Feb 86.9 80.6 75.4
Mar 85.9 79.8 75
Apr 83.8 78 73.5
May 80.1 74.5 69.9
Jun 78.7 72.9 68.1
Jul 76.9 70.7 65
Aug 77.5 71.2 65.5
Sep 79.5 72.8 66.7
Oct 81 74.5 69.3
Nov 83.1 76.7 71.6
Dec 85.4 79.3 74.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 29.9 26.6 24
Feb 30.5 27 24.1
Mar 29.9 26.6 23.9
Apr 28.8 25.6 23.1
May 26.7 23.6 21.1
Jun 25.9 22.7 20.1
Jul 24.9 21.5 18.3
Aug 25.3 21.8 18.6
Sep 26.4 22.7 19.3
Oct 27.2 23.6 20.7
Nov 28.4 24.8 22
Dec 29.7 26.3 23.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Ouvea are August, June, and then October. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late September. For example, on the week of September 24th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early January with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of January 1st.

When can you find snow in Ouvea? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Ouvea.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Ouvea (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 24% 0 6.1
Feb 24% 0 4.3
Mar 22% 0 6.3
Apr 21% 0 5.3
May 19% 0 3.6
Jun 8% 0 2
Jul 13% 0 2.4
Aug 8% 0 2.6
Sep 12% 0 2.2
Oct 10% 0 1.7
Nov 12% 0 2.6
Dec 21% 0 4.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 24 0 15.5
Feb 24 0 10.9
Mar 22 0 16
Apr 21 0 13.5
May 19 0 9.1
Jun 8 0 5.1
Jul 13 0 6.1
Aug 8 0 6.6
Sep 12 0 5.6
Oct 10 0 4.3
Nov 12 0 6.6
Dec 21 0 10.7

 

Humidity and Wind

Ouvea has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is October (67.1% relative humidity), and the most humid month is March (76.9%).

Wind in Ouvea is usually moderate. The windiest month is October, followed by November and January. October’s average wind speed of around 10 knots (11.5 MPH or 18.5 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid October where average top sustained speeds reach 14.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Ouvea.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 9.3 Gentle breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Feb 8 Gentle breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Mar 9.1 Gentle breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Apr 8.7 Gentle breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
May 9.2 Gentle breeze 12.1 Significant breeze
Jun 8.5 Gentle breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Jul 8.3 Gentle breeze 11.6 Significant breeze
Aug 8.2 Gentle breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Sep 8.3 Gentle breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Oct 10 Gentle breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
Nov 9.7 Gentle breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Dec 8.7 Gentle breeze 11.8 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 75.8%
Feb 75.8%
Mar 76.9%
Apr 75.1%
May 70.4%
Jun 72.8%
Jul 69.7%
Aug 67.9%
Sep 67.5%
Oct 67.1%
Nov 68.6%
Dec 73.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Ouvea?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for New Caledonia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Oct 26, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Ouvea, New Caledonia is November, followed by June and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Ouvea in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 43.2 in December means 43.2% of the tourists vs. November.

 

 

Overall Ouvea Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 86.4°F (30.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 2 to 4 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Ouvea, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 83.7°F (28.7°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 3 to 4 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Ouvea to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 87.3°F (30.7°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 7 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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