Rabaul in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rabaul in may 2024
The weather in Rabaul in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
32%
28%
7%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
58% of time
17%
13%
13%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
22%
13%
11%
Weather at 3am
81°F
34%
28%
25%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rabaul in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rabaul in may.
The climate of Rabaul in may is bad
In may in Rabaul, the climate is wet (with 12.6in of rainfall over 20 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14.6in of rainfall over 20 days.
The climate is very warm in that locality in may. Temperatures are up to 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Rabaul is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Rabaul in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can expect to have 86°F or more for all the month.
On average, in Rabaul, the days of may last 11:56. The sun rises at 05:50 and sunset is at 17:46.
May: another location in Papua New Guinea?
If you want to go to Papua New Guinea in may, there are destinations with better weather than Rabaul:
In may, Port Moresby, Madang, Lae, Goroka, Alotau and Kerema have a tolerable climate, but better than Rabaul.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rabaul in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (66%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rabaul in may 2023:
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 81°F
77°F to 79°F
76°F to 79°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Papua New Guinea in may
Cities near Rabaul:
| Kavieng in may | bad weather |
| Kimbe in may | bad weather |
| Arawa in may | very bad weather |
| Lorengau in may | tolerable weather |
| Lae in may | tolerable weather |
| Popondetta in may | bad weather |
| Alotau in may | tolerable weather |
| Madang in may | tolerable weather |
| Goroka in may | tolerable weather |
| Port Moresby in may | tolerable weather |
| Kerema in may | tolerable weather |
| Wabag in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Rabaul
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Weather data for Rabaul in may:
Weather data for Rabaul for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rabaul. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rabaul 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 Rabaul.