Highlands Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in May.

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Thinking about venturing to Highlands Region, 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 to Expect in Highlands Region in May

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. May in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen to 29°C (84°F) in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Misima Island and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

For a closer look at conditions across Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Goroka with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 293 mm (12 in).

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January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highlands Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highlands Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highlands Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (May)

Mount Hagen

In May Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
456 mm (18 in)
293 mm (12 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In May Goroka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
311 mm (12 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Goroka →

Misima Island

In May Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
270 mm (11 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Misima Island →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highlands Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 293 mm (12 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Misima Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 270 mm (11 in)

Highlands Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in May?

In May, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea generally has less favorable weather conditions. Mount Hagen sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in May?

Average temperatures in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea during May range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen.

Does Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea peaks during May. Mount Hagen averages roughly 293 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Mount Hagen, May may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly mixed weather in Mount Hagen.

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