Port Moresby in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Port Moresby in may 2025
The weather in Port Moresby in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
31%
19%
6%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
37%
16%
5%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
27%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
77°F
40%
30%
21%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Port Moresby in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Port Moresby in may.
The climate of Port Moresby in may is tolerable
the weather in Port Moresby in may is wet (with 9.4in of precipitation over 15 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 11.5in of precipitation over 17 days.
The climate is very warm in this location the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Port Moresby is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Port Moresby in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 15 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 48 of time.
Day length in Port Moresby in may is 11:41. Sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 17:58.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Port Moresby. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Port Moresby in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Port Moresby in may 2024:
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 77°F
76°F to 83°F
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76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 79°F
76°F to 85°F
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76°F to 83°F
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76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
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77°F to 79°F
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76°F to 83°F
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76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Papua New Guinea in may
Cities near Port Moresby:
| Popondetta in may | bad weather |
| Kerema in may | tolerable weather |
| Lae in may | tolerable weather |
| Alotau in may | tolerable weather |
| Goroka in may | tolerable weather |
| Daru in may | very bad weather |
| Madang in may | tolerable weather |
| Mendi in may | very bad weather |
| Kimbe in may | bad weather |
| Wabag in may | very bad weather |
| Kiunga in may | very bad weather |
| Ambunti in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Port Moresby in may:
Weather data for Port Moresby for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Port Moresby. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Port Moresby can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Port Moresby.