Goroka Weather in May

What's the weather like in Goroka (Eastern Highlands) in May 2024?

The climate in Goroka during May can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Goroka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Goroka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.8°C 80.2°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Average temperature 20.1°C 68.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 168 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Goroka with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Goroka

Goroka average temperature in May

May rainfall

Goroka average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Goroka average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Goroka in May 2024.

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Goroka weather stats

Goroka weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: July 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: October 5.3hrs
Coldest month: July 25.8°C 78.4°F
Wettest month: March 282mm 11.1ins
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