Monday, October 19, 2026 · New Caledonia
Skin weather in Nouméa UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Nouméa does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 7:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature20 to 24 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.5
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.5 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
73%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 73%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
22EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 22 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 10.1 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 19 to 25 °C
- UV 7.4 · high
- 75% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Nouméa through the year
When the air in Nouméa is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Nouméa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 77% and 85%.
- From July to May, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- November brings the most sunshine, with around 341 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 313 h | 89° | 83% | – | 26.5 °C |
| Feb | 261 h | 81° | 85% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Mar | 309 h | 71° | 83% | – | 26.2 °C |
| Apr | 247 h | 58° | 84% | – | 25.2 °C |
| May | 276 h | 49° | 80% | – | 23.5 °C |
| Jun | 261 h | 44° | 78% | – | 22.3 °C |
| Jul | 265 h | 46° | 78% | – | 21.6 °C |
| Aug | 271 h | 54° | 77% | – | 21.1 °C |
| Sep | 306 h | 66° | 77% | – | 22.2 °C |
| Oct | 325 h | 77° | 79% | – | 23.4 °C |
| Nov | 341 h | 87° | 79% | – | 24.8 °C |
| Dec | 328 h | 89° | 81% | – | 26.5 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Nouméa today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Nouméa reaches up to 8.5 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Nouméa today?
Average humidity today: 73%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Nouméa?
In Nouméa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 77% and 85%.
When is UV strongest in Nouméa?
From July to May, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. November brings the most sunshine, with around 341 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.