Kokopo weather in May (New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea)

What's the typical weather in Kokopo for May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Kokopo usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Kokopo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kokopo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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