Jayapura in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
28Rainy days (216 mm)
11:53 hDaylight
05:37Sunrise · 17:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 247 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 25°C | 236 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 28°C | 25°C | 268 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 29°C | 25°C | 249 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 216 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 28°C | 25°C | 222 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 25°C | 234 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 25°C | 210 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 191 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 187 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 233 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 25°C | 265 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Jayapura in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
The best months are January, February, March, April.