New Britain Island Weather in May

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

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Kokopo Kabaira Kimbe

Planning a journey to New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in New Britain Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kokopo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 213 mm (8.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Kabaira with 274 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kokopo sees close to 198 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New Britain Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Britain Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kokopo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Britain Island in May

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

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 New Britain Island

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

Temperature range in New Britain Island (May)

Precipitation variation in New Britain Island (May)

Kokopo

In May Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
198 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kokopo →

Kabaira

In May Kabaira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
198 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
345 mm (14 in)
274 mm (11 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kabaira →

Kimbe

In May Kimbe 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
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
366 mm (14 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kimbe →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Britain Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kokopo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Kabaira 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Kimbe 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)

New Britain Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in May?

In May, New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Kokopo sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kokopo peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea, with Kokopo averaging around 213 mm (8.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kokopo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, August, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kokopo. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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