Papua Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Papua, Indonesia in May.

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Planning a trip to Papua, Indonesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Papua in May

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Papua, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Merauke with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 227 mm (8.9 in).

Explore Papua by month

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

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 monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Papua in May

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

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 Papua

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Papua, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Papua (May)

Precipitation variation in Papua (May)

Jayapura

In May Jayapura generally has very 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 rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In May Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
118 hours
108 hours
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Merauke

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Biak 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Merauke 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Papua weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Papua, Indonesia in May?

Papua, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jayapura average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Papua, Indonesia in May?

Average temperatures in Papua, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Jayapura.

Does Papua, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Papua, Indonesia, with Jayapura averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jayapura, May may not be the ideal time to visit Papua, Indonesia.

On average, the best time to visit Papua, Indonesia is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Papua.

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