Jamaica Weather in May

What's the weather like in Jamaica (New York) in May 2024?

The climate in Jamaica during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Jamaica weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.5°C 68.8°F
Nightly temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Average temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 99 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 99mm 3.9 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Jamaica

Jamaica average temperature in May

May rainfall

Jamaica average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Jamaica average rain in May

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 Jamaica in May 2024.

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Jamaica weather stats

Jamaica weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 3.1°C 37.6°F
Wettest month: April 99mm 3.9ins
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