SeasonMapJamaica in May
May is Jamaica's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 4 destinations average 81/100, led by Negril at 89 — 30°C and 17 rainy days — while Montego Bay is warmer at 37°C and scores 76.
#6 of 12 months for Jamaica · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Jamaica in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negril | Beach | 30°C | 70 mm · 17 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Ocho Rios | Beach | 31°C | 111 mm · 16 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 3 | Montego Bay | Beach | 37°C | 202 mm · 24 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 4 | Kingston | City | 34°C | 49 mm · 10 days | 73 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.