Weather in Port Moresby in May
In an average May, Port Moresby sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 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
32°C
2026-05-10
Lowest
23°C
1994-05-11
Low
Highest
26°C
2026-05-14
Lowest
15°C
1997-05-30
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
2022-05-10
Lowest
23°C
1994-05-11
Humidity
Highest
23.1 g/m³
1998-05-18
Lowest
13.1 g/m³
1997-05-30
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
2026-05-12
Lowest
4 km/h
2000-05-03
Gust
Highest
55 km/h
2015-05-15
Lowest
15 km/h
2015-05-27
Precip
Wettest
570 mm
2023
Driest
6 mm
2026
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