If you plan to visit Avarua in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +77°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 128 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
128 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Avarua has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Avarua in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Avarua for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +73°F.
Is Avarua warm or cold in May?
Avarua is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Avarua:
Climate in Avarua in May
Avarua weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+77°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+81°F
Rainfall
166 mm
128 mm
73 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
78%
75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
7
10
13
Rainy days
22
20
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 166 mm to 128 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Avarua in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Avarua is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Avarua based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 149 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Avarua wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 206 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Avarua?
This is the weather in Avarua in May 2024:
1 May
☁️
+76°F
2 May
🌧️
+77°F
3 May
🌧️
+76°F
4 May
🌧️
+77°F
5 May
🌧️
+80°F
6 May
🌧️
+80°F
7 May
🌧️
+78°F
8 May
🌧️
+77°F
9 May
🌧️
+78°F
10 May
🌧️
+77°F
11 May
☁️
+78°F
12 May
🌧️
+78°F
13 May
☁️
+78°F
14 May
🌧️
+78°F
15 May
☁️
+77°F
16 May
🌧️
+75°F
17 May
☁️
+75°F
18 May
🌧️
+76°F
19 May
☀️
+76°F
20 May
☁️
+77°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☁️
+79°F
23 May
☀️
+76°F
24 May
☁️
+78°F
25 May
☁️
+79°F
26 May
☁️
+76°F
27 May
☁️
+78°F
28 May
🌧️
+78°F
29 May
🌧️
+77°F
30 May
☁️
+74°F
31 May
☁️
+73°F
In May 2024 Avarua had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Avarua climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Avarua in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+75°F) and the highest in 2021 (+78°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 885 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 2228 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Avarua in May:
Is May a good time to visit Avarua?
It’s always a good time to visit Avarua, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Avarua in May?
May is warm in Avarua. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Avarua rainy in May?
Avarua is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Avarua in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Avarua in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Avarua, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
