February weather forecast
Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia

February, the last month of the summer in Ouvéa Island, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°C (73.4°F) and max 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are January through March and December, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout February, 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181 days and collects up to 1684mm (66.3") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Ouvéa Island.
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:22 +11.

Sunshine

In Ouvéa Island, the average sunshine in February is 7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in February transform into the following instructions:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.