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Taiohae Weather in May

Taiohae in May

The short of it: Taiohae in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 110 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Taiohae brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 22°, with about 110 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Taiohae runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Atuona, 153 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Taiohae, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AtuonaMarquesas Islands153 km SE28°22°113 mm

The Almanac · Taiohae Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Taiohae by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°155 mm20 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
February29°22°104 mm19 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
March29°23°103 mm18 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April29°22°106 mm18 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
May28°22°110 mm18 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
June27°22°196 mm20 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
July27°21°225 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
August27°21°200 mm21 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
September27°21°156 mm21 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
October28°21°143 mm20 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
November29°21°148 mm19 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
December29°22°136 mm19 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Taiohae in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Taiohae in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Taiohae?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Taiohae in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 36 min in June to 12 h 38 min in December.

Does it snow in Taiohae in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Taiohae in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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