May weather forecastTaravai, French Polynesia

May

Weather in May

May sees a further decrease in average high temperature, which drops to 25°C (77°F). Additionally, weather patterns are influenced by a consistent reduction in rainfall. With fewer showers, the ambience in Taravai becomes more relaxed, although the humidity remains near constant. Steady wind flow becomes an essential characteristic of May, providing a balance to the slight heat. Despite these changes, the visibility in French Polynesia stays crystal clear, facilitating marine and terrestrial explorations.

Temperature

Taravai, French Polynesia, marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), hardly different from April's 25.9°C (78.6°F). Taravai's nighttime temperature in May shows a minor descent, with a steady average of 23.9°C (75°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Taravai, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Taravai, there are 229.2 rainfall days, and 1101mm (43.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:22 -09.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Taravai is 5.8h.

UV index

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Taravai. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

In Taravai, French Polynesia, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Taravai, French Polynesia, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In Taravai, French Polynesia, the average day length in May is 11h and 0min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:22 -09.

The average sunshine duration in May is 5.8h.

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Taravai, French Polynesia.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Taravai, French Polynesia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average high temperature in May: 25°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (26.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (21.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average wind speed in May: 22.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (19.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average rainfall in May: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (51mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (15.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Taravai, French Polynesia

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).