May Rainfall and Precipitation in Jamaica
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Jamaica in May.
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Best Places to Visit in Jamaica in May
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Jamaica
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Popular cities in Jamaica
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- Belfast
- Black River
- Bluefields
- Boscobel
- Cherryfield
- Discovery Bay
- Duncans
- Falmouth
- Green Island
- Hopewell
- Kew
- Kingston
- Little Bay
- Mammee Bay
- Mandeville
- Mavis Bank
- Montego Bay
- Mount Pleasant
- Negril
- Newcastle
- Ocho Rios
- Oracabessa
- Orange Bay
- Pleasant Hill
- Port Antonio
- Port Maria
- Priory
- Runaway Bay
- Saint Annʼs Bay
- Santa Cruz
- Silver Hill
- Spanish Town
- St Mary
- Trafalgar
- Treasure Beach
- Whitehouse
Jamaica precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Jamaica receive in May?
In Montego Bay, the month of May typically brings a significant amount of rain, with averages close to 220 mm (8.7 in). As a result, you can expect quick-changing weather patterns and numerous showers.
How many days does it rain in Jamaica in May?
Montego Bay sees roughly 12 days rainy days during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Jamaica?
May is generally a drier month for Jamaica, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in Jamaica?
In our database, Montego Bay stands out as having an average rainfall level of 220 mm (8.7 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in May in Jamaica?
Treasure Beach is the driest city we have data for in Jamaica in May, with monthly rainfall close to 92 mm (3.6 in).
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