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Black River weather in May (Jamaica)

How is May weather typically in Black River? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Black River generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Black River in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Black River. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Black River climate page with graphs.

 

Black River, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in May

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Black River.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.