Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
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 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Port Moresby's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May72mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Port Moresby's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay 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 Port Moresby's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Port Moresby's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May sits close to Port Moresby's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
