Weather in May in Jamaica
Considering a trip to Jamaica this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Jamaica in May?
May in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Pleasant Hill at 28°C to very warm in Mandeville at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mandeville and 25°C in Pleasant Hill. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Treasure Beach with an average of 92 mm to heavy rainfall in Montego Bay with 220 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Montego Bay.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys approximately 252 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jamaica in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jamaica climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?
Montego Bay
In May Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kingston
In May Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Negril
In May Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ocho Rios
In May Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Port Antonio
In May Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jamaica.
Is May the best time to visit Jamaica?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Jamaica due to the typically poor weather in Montego Bay.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Montego Bay. On the other hand, the weather in May and September tend to be poor.
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