Weather in May in Papua New Guinea
Thinking about venturing to Papua New Guinea this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in May?
May in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 13°C in Mount Hagen. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 654 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 212 hours of sunshine in Port Moresby. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
Where to go in Papua New Guinea in May
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In May Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Madang
In May Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kokopo
In May Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lae
In May Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Hagen
In May Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°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 Papua New Guinea?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Port Moresby, May might be a good time to visit Papua New Guinea. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. The weather in January, February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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