Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kingston
Jamaica · Caribbean
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
58%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 84°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain31%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday85°F
Feels 89°F
Rain36%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain36%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain15%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 75 | 1.0 | 8 | 10.7 | 81 | 81 |
| Feb | 82 | 74 | 0.8 | 8 | 11.0 | 80 | 81 |
| Mar | 82 | 75 | 1.3 | 9 | 11.5 | 79 | 81 |
| Apr | 84 | 76 | 1.5 | 10 | 11.9 | 80 | 82 |
| May | 85 | 78 | 3.5 | 14 | 11.3 | 81 | 83 |
| Jun | 86 | 79 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.7 | 81 | 83 |
| Jul | 87 | 80 | 2.4 | 10 | 12.1 | 79 | 84 |
| Aug | 88 | 80 | 3.4 | 14 | 11.6 | 80 | 85 |
| Sep | 87 | 80 | 4.9 | 18 | 11.1 | 82 | 85 |
| Oct | 86 | 79 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.4 | 84 | 85 |
| Nov | 84 | 78 | 3.5 | 14 | 10.1 | 83 | 84 |
| Dec | 83 | 76 | 1.7 | 10 | 10.1 | 82 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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