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Mount Hagen weather in May (Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea)

Looking to travel to Mount Hagen in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Mount Hagen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 25 days of rain are anticipated.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 293 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in May

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Mount Hagen in May?

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 in May.

Camping
6/10

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