Mount Hagen weather in May (Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea)
How does the May weather in Mount Hagen compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
Typically, May in Mount Hagen includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.
Precipitation
Mount Hagen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 25 days days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Hagen. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Hagen climate page with graphs.
Mount Hagen, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Chance of Rain
83%
Precipitation
293 mm
Rainy days
25 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Mount Hagen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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