May weather forecast
Ponerihouen, New Caledonia

May

Weather in May

May in Ponerihouen is characterized by the onset of cooler temperatures with highs of 24°C (75.2°F). There is a significant dip in rainfall with only 57mm (2.24") occurring throughout the month. The days of May are refreshing, with slightly shorter daylight hours and continuous oceanic breezes. As the cloud cover reduces significantly during this period, the city basks in the glow of the sun for longer hours. The month is ideal for outdoor activities, ranging from exploring the city's unique architecture to immersing in its rich history.

Temperature

Ponerihouen's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 24°C (75.2°F) from April's 25.6°C (78.1°F) in temperature. In Ponerihouen, May is characterized by an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ponerihouen, during May, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 774mm (30.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:24 +11.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ponerihouen is 5.9h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ponerihouen?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Ponerihouen, is 24°C (75.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 21.1°C (70°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Ponerihouen?
In Ponerihouen, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.
How many days does it rain in May in Ponerihouen?
In Ponerihouen, in May, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Ponerihouen?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 7min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ponerihouen?
On the first day of May in Ponerihouen, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:24 +11.
How long on average sun shines in May in Ponerihouen?
In Ponerihouen, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Ponerihouen?
The months with the highest UV index in Ponerihouen are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in May in Ponerihouen?
In Ponerihouen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value 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
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average temperature in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average pressure in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average wind speed in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average humidity in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average rainfall in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average rainfall days in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

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 5min

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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average sunshine days in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average UV index in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average cloud cover in May
Ponerihouen, 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 - Ponerihouen, New Caledonia
Average visibility in May
Ponerihouen, 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).

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