Kosrae Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kosrae, Micronesia in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Kosrae, Micronesia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kosrae in May

Kosrae, Micronesia is a region in Micronesia. May in Kosrae generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Yepan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Kosrae, Micronesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 373 mm (15 in) in Yepan.

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January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kosrae in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Kosrae

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Kosrae, Micronesia?

Yepan

In May Yepan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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April
May
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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
395 mm (16 in)
373 mm (15 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kosrae, in Micronesia.

In our records: Micronesia May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Micronesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Micronesia reached 38°C (100°F) in Colonia on May 3, 2024.

Kosrae weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kosrae, Micronesia in May?

Expect poor weather across Kosrae, Micronesia in May. The popular destination of Yepan averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kosrae, Micronesia in May?

Yepan averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Kosrae, Micronesia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Yepan records an average of 373 mm (15 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Kosrae, Micronesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kosrae, Micronesia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Kosrae, Micronesia with often poor weather in Yepan.

On average, the best time to visit Kosrae, Micronesia is in with generally poor weather in Yepan.

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