Momase Region Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Momase Region, Papua New Guinea in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Momase Region in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Lae to 30°C (86°F) in Madang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Madang and 23°C (73°F) in Lae. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Momase Region, Papua New Guinea, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Madang with an average of 283 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Lae with 654 mm (26 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Madang sees close to 217 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Momase Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Momase Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Madang)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°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 Momase Region in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Momase Region

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

Temperature range in Momase Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Momase Region (May)

Madang

In May Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
217 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
424 mm (17 in)
283 mm (11 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Madang →

Lae

In May Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
731 mm (29 in)
654 mm (26 in)
607 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lae →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Momase Region, in Papua New Guinea.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Madang 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Lae 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 654 mm (26 in)

Momase Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Momase Region, Papua New Guinea in May. The popular destination of Madang averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Madang peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Madang records an average of 283 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Momase Region, Papua New Guinea.

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

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Momase Region, Papua New Guinea with often poor weather in Madang.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Madang. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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