Papua weather in May
Planning a journey to Papua 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 Papua in May?
Papua is a region in Indonesia. May in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Jayapura. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Merauke with an average of 124 mm to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 227 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Papua, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua's yearly weather, check out our Papua climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In May Jayapura generally has very 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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Biak
In May Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merauke
In May Merauke generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Papua?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jayapura, May may not be the ideal time to visit Papua.
On average, the best time to visit Papua is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.
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