May · Papua New Guinea
Best time to visit Madang in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madang in May
Average temperature 23°C, 297 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 297 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Madang scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 297 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madang is a Papua New Guinean coastal town known for reefs, islands, mangroves, markets, and a relaxed base for diving and cultural trips.
May in Madang — off-season conditions
May averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
297 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madang in May?
- In May, Madang averages 23°C, 297 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Madang?
- May earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madang in May?
- Expect about 297 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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