Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (85°F), while lows may dip to 26°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Rabaul throughout May hovers around 77%.
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In May, Rabaul averages 204 mm (8.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 23 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 16 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 21% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Rabaul reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||