Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Negril
Jamaica · Caribbean
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 17 wet days this month.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
94%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 84°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
52%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 81°F, and early evening stays near 80°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain9%
Cloud44%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain30%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain53%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain23%
Cloud51%
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 | 80 | 75 | 0.5 | 4 | 10.8 | 77 | 81 |
| Feb | 80 | 75 | 0.6 | 4 | 10.9 | 77 | 81 |
| Mar | 81 | 75 | 1.0 | 7 | 11.3 | 76 | 81 |
| Apr | 82 | 77 | 1.3 | 11 | 11.9 | 77 | 82 |
| May | 83 | 78 | 3.3 | 17 | 11.6 | 78 | 83 |
| Jun | 84 | 80 | 3.0 | 17 | 11.8 | 79 | 84 |
| Jul | 85 | 80 | 2.9 | 20 | 12.2 | 79 | 84 |
| Aug | 85 | 80 | 3.5 | 20 | 11.6 | 79 | 85 |
| Sep | 84 | 80 | 4.4 | 20 | 11.0 | 80 | 86 |
| Oct | 83 | 79 | 4.6 | 20 | 10.5 | 81 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 78 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.1 | 79 | 84 |
| Dec | 81 | 76 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.3 | 78 | 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
Data & methodology