Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (67°F). Highs can soar to 26°C (79°F), while lows may dip to 14°C (57°F). Typically, the humidity level in Goroka throughout May hovers around 91%.
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In May, Goroka averages 174 mm (6.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 49 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 29 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 9% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Goroka reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, 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 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||