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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
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Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
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Oceania > New Caledonia > Noumea
When to go to Noumea ( New Caledonia ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 8 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 35 | 93 | 10 |  |
| february | 8 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 38 | 129 | 12 |  |
| march | 7 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 34 | 144 | 16 | |
| april | 7 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 131 | 13 | |
| may | 6 | 20 | 27 | 13 | 32 | 111 | 15 | |
| june | 6 | 19 | 26 | 13 | 33 | 93 | 13 | |
| july | 6 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 30 | 90 | 13 | |
| august | 7 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 30 | 65 | 12 |  |
| september | 7 | 18 | 27 | 13 | 31 | 63 | 8 | |
| october | 9 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 35 | 50 | 7 | |
| november | 8 | 21 | 29 | 16 | 33 | 60 | 7 | |
| december | 8 | 22 | 31 | 17 | 38 | 65 | 6 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 8 hours of average sunlight in Noumea and the overall temperature will vary between 17 and 38 (Celcius) in this area of New Caledonia. Usually you shouldn't see more than 10 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Oceania.
What to do in Noumea : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
Main city of New Caledonia, Noumea is also the county seat, and less than 100,000 inhabitants.
It is the largest French speaking city in the French territories overseas, although many ethnic groups are everywhere, and that the dominant culture is distinctly European. Situated on a peninsula, it has a rugged and is built on several hills. Its position on the sea enables him to present a significant tourist attraction, with opportunities for bathing and water sports.
In addition to its tropical climate is very mild, with temperatures softened by the trade winds, and averages above 26 ° C and below 20 ° C. It may nevertheless be subject to hurricanes as the rest of New Caledonia. The vegetation is lush and beautiful you can go hiking and explore a forest park containing species endemic.
The city is very cosmopolitan and you will enjoy the historic center with the square of Coconuts, Fountain Celeste, the bandstand, the St. Joseph Cathedral, the Latin Quarter with the Territorial Museum, the market and marina. The South District is the most touristic part of the city, with its Aquarium, beaches and bars and restaurants.
Small tourist trains will also allow you to discover the beautiful natural scenery.
