Weather in May in New Britain Island
Planning a journey to New Britain Island this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in New Britain Island in May?
New Britain Island 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kokopo. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Britain Island in May, check out the map below. 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, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 213 mm to heavy rainfall in Kimbe with 233 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kokopo enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at New Britain Island's conditions throughout the year, check out our New Britain Island climate page.
Where to go in New Britain Island in May
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Papua New Guinea, check out our New Britain Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in New Britain Island?
Kokopo
In May Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kimbe
In May Kimbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Britain Island, in Papua New Guinea.
Is May the best time to visit New Britain Island?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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