Saint James weather in May
Planning a journey to Saint James this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Saint James in May?
Saint James is a region in Jamaica. May in Saint James generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Falmouth with an average of 189 mm to heavy rainfall in Montego Bay with 220 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Montego Bay. Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys close to 252 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Saint James, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saint James's yearly weather, check out our Saint James climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Saint James?
Montego Bay
In May Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Falmouth
In May Falmouth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Saint James?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Saint James due to the typically poor weather in Montego Bay.
On average, the best time to visit Saint James is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Montego Bay. In contrast, May and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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