Weather in May in New Britain Island
Considering a trip to New Britain Island this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 198 hours of sunshine in Kokopo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in New Britain Island for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Britain Island climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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