Weather in May in Melanesia
Planning a trip to Melanesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Melanesia in May?
May in Melanesia generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Niulakita. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Melanesia in May, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Melanesia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 249 mm in Niulakita.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Melanesia climate page.
Where to go in Melanesia in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Melanesia?
Niulakita
In May Niulakita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Melanesia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Niulakita, May may not be the ideal time to visit Melanesia.
Generally speaking, July and September provide tolerable weather in Niulakita. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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