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Nouméa, New Caledonia
South Province · New Caledonia
Nouméa is a mid-size city in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 93,060. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 93,060 |
| Population Density | 5,276 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.2741°, 166.4488° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
| Country | 🇳🇨 New Caledonia |
| State / Province | South Province |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.2 inches (1,530 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nouméa
Nouméa is a mid-size city in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 93,060. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.
Climate in Nouméa
Nouméa has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1018 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above New Caledonia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.2741°N, 166.4488°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in |
Nouméa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Nouméa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de Formation des Apprentis de Nouville CFA | College | — | — |
| Centre de formation des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Nouvelle Calédonie | College | — | — |
| Centre de formation professionnel et de formation agricole | College | — | — |
| Centre de Rencontres et d'Echanges Internationaux du PACifique | University | — | Visit → |
| Collège Louise Michel | College | — | Visit → |
| École de Gestion et de Commerce | College | — | — |
| École Élémentaire Robert Abel | College | — | — |
| École Primaire Jean Baptiste Gustin | College | — | — |
| École Supérieure du Professorat et de l'Éducation | University | — | — |
| Groupement National pour la Formation Automobile dans le Pacifique | College | — | — |
| IFPSS | College | — | — |
| Institut de Formation à l'Administration Publique | College | — | — |
| Institut de Formation des Professions Sanitaires et Sociales de Nouvelle-Calédonie | College | — | — |
| Institut de Formation des Professions Sanitaires et Sociales de Nouvelle-Calédonie | College | — | — |
| Institut Médico Éducatif APEI | College | — | — |
| Lycée Polyvalent du Mont Dore | College | — | — |
| Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie | University | — | — |
Schools in Nouméa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Saint Jean-Baptiste | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Pétunias | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Suzanne Russier | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nouméa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle-Calédonie La Première | music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rythme Bleu | — | MP3 82 kbps |
Museums in Nouméa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulangerie Guillain | ||||
| Centre d'Art | ||||
| Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre | ||||
| Maison Célières | ||||
| Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| Maison de la Nature | ||||
| Maison Higginson | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Musée de l'Histoire Maritime | ||||
| Musée de la Nouvelle-Calédonie | ||||
| Musée de la seconde guerre mondiale en Nouvelle-Calédoni | ||||
| Musée de la Ville | ||||
| Musée du bagne | ||||
| Site Historique de l'Île Nou | ||||
| Villa musée de Païta |
Libraries in Nouméa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque annexe de Plum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Denise Frey | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'ESPE | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbiothèque Bernheim | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque de Koutio | 0.0 | |||||
| mwa vee | 0.0 | |||||
| ngan vhalik | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nouméa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Dumbéa Centre | |||||
| Marché de Gros de Ducos | |||||
| Marché de Kaméré | |||||
| Marché de Paita | |||||
| Marché du Mt Dore | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Ressourcerie de Nouméa |
Restaurants in Nouméa
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nouméa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nouméa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nouméa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nouméa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nouméa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nouméa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NOU | Large Airport |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | GEA | Medium Airport |
| Île Hugon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nakutakoin Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oua Tom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouinne Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nouméa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste de la Vallée des Colons |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nouméa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre Islamique de Nouméa | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste |
Quick Facts
Around Nouméa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Nouméa
60 places within 15 km
- • Aquarium des Lagons
- • Vestige ancien campement
- • Anse Paddon
- • Baie de l'Anse Vata
- • Baie de Toro
- • Plage de l'Anse Vata
- • Plage de l'Aquarêve
- + 8 more
- • Arts Premiers Galerie
- • 179m
- • Mont Algoué
- • Mont Bouo
- • Mont Coffyn
- • Mont Ducros
- + 13 more
- • Ancien fort militaire Koumourou
- • Ancien reservoir
- • Chambre Froide
- • Cuisine
- • Fort Téréka
- + 6 more
- • Manege
- • Cascade
- • Cascades
- • Croix Point de vue
- • Fort Téréka
- • Ilot Tué
- + 8 more
- • Parc Forestier et Zooligique
🇳🇨 About New Caledonia
Frequently Asked Questions About Nouméa
What is the population of Nouméa?
Nouméa has a population of 93,060 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 5,276 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nouméa?
Nouméa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.