Rotuma weather in May (Vanua Levu, Fiji)

How is the weather in Rotuma in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Rotuma generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 27°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Rotuma in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 235 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rotuma, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 235 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Fiji in May

Find out more about the weather in Fiji in May and which places have the best weather 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 Rotuma in May?

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 29°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 in May.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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