Papua New GuineaThe weather in May in Bougainville
It's warm in May in Bougainville with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Bougainville. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. 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 34°C in 2023, Bougainville reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 250 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Bougainville
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bougainville. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Bougainville | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 250 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 28 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Bougainville with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bougainville is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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 Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Bougainville
Temperature in May in Bougainville over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. 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 Bougainville
Total precipitation in May in Bougainville over the years
Daily UV index in May in Bougainville
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bougainville, 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 Bougainville by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bougainville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.