Negril weather in May (Westmoreland, Jamaica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Negril this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Negril includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 26°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Negril in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 252 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Negril.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Negril, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 252 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (52 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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