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Kew weather in May (Jamaica)

Is May a good time to explore Kew weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Kew tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Kew in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 252 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kew. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kew, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (25 KM, 16 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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.