Weather in May in West Papua
Are you planning a trip a to West Papua in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Papua in May?
West Papua is a region in Indonesia. May in West Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Sorong. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 259 mm in Sorong.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Papua in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Papua climate page.
Where to go in West Papua in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in West Papua?
Sorong
In May Sorong 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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Is May the best time to visit West Papua?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sorong, May may not be the ideal time to visit West Papua.
Generally speaking, August provides unpleasant weather in Sorong.
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