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Port Antonio weather in May (Portland, Jamaica)

Looking to travel to Port Antonio in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Port Antonio generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C.

Port Antonio in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Port Antonio, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 257 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kingston, Jamaica (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in May

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

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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 Port Antonio in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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