Saint James Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saint James, Jamaica in May.

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Montego Bay Falmouth

Planning a journey to Saint James, Jamaica this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Saint James in May

Saint James, Jamaica is a region in Jamaica. May in Saint James generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Montego Bay. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saint James, Jamaica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Falmouth with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Montego Bay with 220 mm (8.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Montego Bay receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Montego Bay enjoys about 252 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Saint James by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saint James - and find the best time to visit. (based on Montego Bay)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saint James in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Saint James.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Saint James

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Saint James, Jamaica?

Temperature range in Saint James (May)

Precipitation variation in Saint James (May)

Montego Bay

In May Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
252 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
good
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Falmouth

In May Falmouth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
252 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saint James in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montego Bay 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Falmouth 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Saint James weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint James, Jamaica in May?

May in Saint James, Jamaica brings less favorable weather. In Montego Bay, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint James, Jamaica in May?

Daytime temperatures in Montego Bay peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Saint James, Jamaica get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Saint James, Jamaica peaks during May. Montego Bay averages roughly 220 mm (8.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saint James, Jamaica?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Saint James, Jamaica due to the typically less favorable weather in Montego Bay.

On average, the best time to visit Saint James, Jamaica is in January, February, March and December with generally excellent weather in Montego Bay. In contrast, May, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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