The weather in May in Papeete

It's hot in May in Papeete with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

May is a good month to be in Papeete for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Papeete, French Polynesia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Papeete reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Papeete is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Papeete

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Papeete. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Papeete New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 56 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Papeete with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Papeete is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Papeete, French Polynesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Papeete

Temperature in May in Papeete over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Papeete, French Polynesia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Papeete

Total precipitation in May in Papeete over the years

Daily UV index in May in Papeete

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Papeete, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Papeete by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papeete. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.