Saint Mary Parish Weather in May

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

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Oracabessa Port Maria

Planning a getaway to Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Saint Mary Parish in May

Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica is a region in Jamaica. May in Saint Mary Parish generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Oracabessa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 121 mm (4.8 in) in Oracabessa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Oracabessa enjoys about 257 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Saint Mary Parish by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saint Mary Parish — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oracabessa)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saint Mary Parish in May

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

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 Mary Parish

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

Temperature range in Saint Mary Parish (May)

Precipitation variation in Saint Mary Parish (May)

Oracabessa

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°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
261 hours
257 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
pleasant
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Port Maria

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
257 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oracabessa 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Port Maria 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Saint Mary Parish weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in May. The popular destination of Oracabessa averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in May?

In Oracabessa, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. Average rainfall in Oracabessa sits around 121 mm (4.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica due to the typically tolerable weather in Oracabessa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Oracabessa. In contrast, May, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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