Weather in Port Moresby in May
In an average May, Port Moresby sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2022-05-10
Lowest
24°C
1994-05-11
Low
Highest
27°C
2026-05-03
Lowest
19°C
1997-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
43°C
2022-05-10
Lowest
24°C
1994-05-11
Humidity
Highest
24.5 g/m³
2026-05-01
Lowest
14.4 g/m³
1997-05-30
Wind
Highest
42 km/h
2026-05-12
Lowest
5 km/h
2000-05-03
Gust
Highest
60 km/h
2015-05-15
Lowest
16 km/h
2006-05-06
Precip
Wettest
543 mm
2023
Driest
10 mm
2026
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