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Average weather for Papua New Guinea in May

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.

Daily Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea

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. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

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.

In May, there is an average of 204 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Papua New Guinea in May

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Temperature Average temperature
30°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
31°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
29°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
204 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
14 days 14 days

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.

Is May a good time to visit Papua New Guinea?

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Papua New Guinea. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

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.

Check out the climate of Papua New Guinea for all months and discover the best travel time

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.

Daily Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Papua New Guinea, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea

Weather experiences in May in Papua New Guinea

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Daily Precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Papua New Guinea, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 14 days of precipitation in Papua New Guinea.

Daily Precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea

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.

Daily UV Index in May in Papua New Guinea

Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Papua New Guinea, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Papua New Guinea Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Papua New Guinea over the years

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.

Weather experiences in May in Papua New Guinea

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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

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