SeasonMapFakaofo (Atafu) weather in May
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May in Fakaofo: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Fakaofo · #617 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Fakaofo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 136 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fakaofo in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Fakaofo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFakaofo's best weather comes in March, April and June — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Fakaofo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Fakaofo?
- May in Fakaofo: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Fakaofo on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Fakaofo in May?
- In May, Fakaofo averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 26.7°C, with about 136 mm of rain over roughly 22.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fakaofo in May?
- Fakaofo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.