Sentani in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.

29°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
27Rainy days (201 mm)
11:53 hDaylight
05:38Sunrise · 17:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
  • Very wet: about 27 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

28° 25° J 28° 25° F 28° 25° M 28° 25° A 29° 25° M 28° 25° J 28° 25° J 28° 24° A 28° 25° S 29° 25° O 29° 25° N 29° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C238 mm 27– – 6.1
February 28°C25°C224 mm 25– – 6.1
March 28°C25°C255 mm 27– – 6.1
April 28°C25°C242 mm 27– – 6.1
May 29°C25°C201 mm 27– – 6.1
June 28°C25°C202 mm 26– – 6.1
July 28°C25°C208 mm 25– – 6.1
August 28°C24°C199 mm 25– – 6.1
September 28°C25°C184 mm 24– – 6.1
October 29°C25°C183 mm 25– – 6.1
November 29°C25°C224 mm 27– – 6.1
December 29°C25°C255 mm 28– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sentani in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Sentani?

The best months are January, February, March, April.