The weather in May in Papua New Guinea
It's hot in May in Papua New Guinea with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for 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 39°C in 2020, Papua New Guinea reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 204 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Papua New Guinea
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Papua New Guinea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Papua New Guinea | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 204 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Papua New Guinea with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Papua New Guinea is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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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The climate in Papua New Guinea is based on weather data from Port Moresby. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Papua New Guinea to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in 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 Papua New Guinea
Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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 Papua New Guinea
Total precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea over the years
Daily UV index in May in Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Papua New Guinea, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Papua New Guinea
The weather in May in Papua New Guinea is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Papua New Guinea? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Both sun and rain, so be sure to bring a poncho. It is hot but also humid, so be prepared to sweat. Unfortunately, there were mosquitoes everywhere.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Papua New Guinea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papua New Guinea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.