Papua New Guinea, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (86°F) in Port Moresby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Port Moresby and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.
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Port Moresby averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in May, which is very high for Papua New Guinea.
After dark, Port Moresby cools to about 24°C (75°F) on an average May night.
Port Moresby tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 24°C (75°F).
According to our data, Mount Hagen holds the title for the coldest city in Papua New Guinea in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 23°C (73°F) and drops to lows of about 13°C (55°F) during the night.
Port Moresby enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Port Moresby this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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