When is the best time to go to May Pen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit May Pen, Jamaica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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May Pen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit May Pen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

May Pen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 33mm 7.8hrs 12hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in May Pen during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit May Pen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in May Pen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in May Pen with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

May Pen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 46mm 8hrs 12.3hrs

February in May Pen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit May Pen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in May Pen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in May Pen with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in February »

March

May Pen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 48mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in May Pen is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit May Pen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in May Pen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in May Pen with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in March »

April

May Pen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 79mm 8.7hrs 13.3hrs

May Pen's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit May Pen.

April is in the spring in May Pen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in May Pen with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in April »

May

May Pen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 132mm 7.4hrs 13.7hrs

May is a wet, humid month in May Pen and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in May Pen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in May Pen with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in May »

June

May Pen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 90mm 7.3hrs 12hrs

May Pen's weather in June is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in May Pen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in May Pen with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in June »

July

May Pen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 77mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

July in May Pen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in May Pen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in July »

August

May Pen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 151mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in May Pen is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in May Pen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in August »

September

May Pen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 182mm 7hrs 13.3hrs

May Pen's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in May Pen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in September »

October

May Pen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 244mm 6.7hrs 13.7hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in May Pen and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in May Pen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in October »

November

May Pen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 94mm 6.9hrs 12hrs

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in May Pen during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to May Pen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in May Pen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in November »

December

May Pen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 54mm 7.1hrs 12.3hrs

December in May Pen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit May Pen.

December is in the winter in May Pen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in May Pen with around 54mm 2.1 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May Pen weather in December »

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May Pen weather stats

May Pen weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: January 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: October 244mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: September 29.3°C 84.7°F
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