May Rainfall and Precipitation in Papua Region

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea in May.

Papua Region, Papua New Guinea, a region in Papua New Guinea, experiences in May precipitation ranging from a high 105 mm (4.1 in) in Port Moresby to a heavy 263 mm (10 in) in Alotau.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Papua Region precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Papua Region, Papua New Guinea receive in May?

Port Moresby often experiences a notable amount of rain in May, with an average of about 105 mm (4.1 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea in May?

Rainfall in Port Moresby typically falls on roughly 11 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea?

May is generally a drier month for Papua Region, Papua New Guinea, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea?

Looking at our data, Alotau tops the wettest-cities list in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 263 mm (10 in).

What is the driest city in May in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea?

The driest place is Port Moresby with an average rainfall of 105 mm (4.1 in) according to our data.

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