Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
165mm
Sun
6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May is close to Louisiade Archipelago's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May165mm average rain
May sits near Louisiade Archipelago's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May is below Louisiade Archipelago's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Louisiade Archipelago's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May sits close to Louisiade Archipelago's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.