May weather forecast
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea

May

Weather in May

Lake Kutubu witnesses a shift in weather patterns in May with a decrease in average rainfall to 355mm (13.98"). Despite the reduced rainfall, humidity remains high and temperatures consistent, reinforcing the tropical state of the environment. The pressure event hovers around 1012.2mb, giving a stability to the atmospheric conditions. Length of day significantly contracts, providing less daylight for activities. The climate transitions away from the wetter months, without bringing considerable changes in other weather conditions.

Temperature

Lake Kutubu's warmest period falls in May and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Humidity

In Lake Kutubu, the average relative humidity in May is 93%.

Rainfall

In Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea, during May, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 355mm (13.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 359.3 rainfall days, and 4002mm (157.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea, is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:17 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?
Lake Kutubu witnesses its highest temperatures in May and December, reaching an average of 19.9°C (67.8°F).
What are the temperatures in May?
In Lake Kutubu, in May, the average high-temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.4°C (54.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 93%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Lake Kutubu, during May, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 355mm (13.98") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Lake Kutubu have in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 50min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:17 +10.
How many hours of sunshine does Lake Kutubu have in May?
In Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and December (19.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (11.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in May: 3.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (3.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (3.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in May: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and June (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (92%).

Average rainfall in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in May: 355mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (417mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (210mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in May: 30.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (28.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (0.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and March (0 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in May: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).

Average visibility in May
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in May: 6km

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

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