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Misima Island weather in May (Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea)

Is Misima Island a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Misima Island generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 26°C.

Precipitation

Misima Island in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Misima Island. July, August and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Misima Island climate page with graphs.

 

Misima Island, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 270 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in May

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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