May weather forecastKone, New Caledonia

May

Weather in May

A profound shift marks May in Kone, accompanied by a significant decrease in average rainfall to a mere 57mm (2.24"). A pronounced downturn in precipitation is met with a nice balance between sun, wind, and temperatures nearing the mid-20 degrees range. The transformation in weather is undeniable, completed by the drop in cloud cover, permitting brighter days. Additionally, stronger winds are a distinctive feature, completing the transition from the wet season. Thus, May signals the onset of drier days and clearer skies.

Temperature

Kone's weather in May indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 24°C (75.2°F), nearly consistent with the 25.6°C (78.1°F) of April. During the nights of May, Kone records an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:26 +11.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Jun 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 24°C (75.2°F) and 21.1°C (70°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

In Kone, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In May, in Kone, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of May in Kone, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:26 +11.

In Kone, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.9h.

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.6°C

24°C

22.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.3km/h

16.1km/h

15.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.5

10.2

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average high temperature in May: 24°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average wind speed in May: 15.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and November (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average rainfall in May: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 5h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Kone, New Caledonia

Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Kone, New Caledonia

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).