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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 47/100

Colonia in May

Mixed · 47/100Beach 61/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation215 mm22 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
9.52° N, 138.12° EElevation 10 mUTC+10 · Chuuk Time
When to goColonia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Colonia averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 215 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Colonia. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 19:01 local time, giving 12 h 33 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%70%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Beach score this month: 61/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Micronesia's best in May

Where to go in May
Palikir
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Palikir

Pohnpei State
28°May high
29wet days
47score
Palikir
Kolonia
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Kolonia

Pohnpei State
28°May high
29wet days
45score
Kolonia
·Questions

Colonia in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Colonia?

May scores 47/100 for Colonia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Colonia in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Colonia in May?

Colonia receives about 215 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 22 days.

Can you swim in Colonia in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.