The climate in Jamestown during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Jamestown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17°C 62.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.1°C 41.1°F |
| Average temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 59 mm 2.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 18°C 64.5°F |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jamestown with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jamestown in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | February | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 10.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 73mm 2.9ins |