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Kolonia Weather in May

Kolonia in May

The short of it: Kolonia in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 494 mm (19.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 75° · rain 19.4 in. · daylight 12 h 26 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Kolonia brings afternoons near 88° and nights around 75°, with about 19.4 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 19.4 in..

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Kolonia runs about middling and about as wet in May. Kolonia Town, 0 mi to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Kolonia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.3 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kolonia TownPohnpei State0 mi W88°75°19.4 in.
PalikirPohnpei State4 mi SW88°75°19.6 in.
NgatikPohnpei State108 mi SW90°78°20.2 in.

The Almanac · Kolonia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 19.4 in..

Climate of Kolonia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January87°76°13.9 in.9 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
February87°76°12.3 in.10 mph11 h 54 min✦✦
March87°76°15.6 in.9 mph12 h 4 min✦✦
April88°75°16.1 in.10 mph12 h 16 min✦✦
May88°75°19.4 in.8 mph12 h 26 min✦✦
June88°75°15.9 in.8 mph12 h 31 min✦✦
July88°74°17.1 in.7 mph12 h 29 min✦✦
August89°74°15.6 in.6 mph12 h 21 min✦✦
September89°73°14.9 in.6 mph12 h 9 min✦✦
October89°73°17.2 in.6 mph11 h 57 min✦✦
November89°74°16.3 in.8 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
December87°75°16.7 in.9 mph11 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kolonia in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kolonia in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 494 mm (19.4 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 19.4 in..

Is May a good time to visit Kolonia?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Kolonia in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 43 min in December to 12 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Kolonia in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kolonia in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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