Jamaica in May

May is Jamaica's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 4 destinations average 79/100, led by Negril at 88 — 35°C and 17 rainy days — while Montego Bay is warmer at 38°C and scores 75.

#8 of 12 months for Jamaica · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇯🇲 Jamaica, month by month

79/100 in May
  1. 88Jan
  2. 89Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 84Apr
  5. 79May
  6. 81Jun
  7. 80Jul
  8. 78Aug
  9. 77Sep
  10. 72Oct
  11. 78Nov
  12. 86Dec

Where in Jamaica in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NegrilBeach35°C88 mm · 17 days88 tier A—
2Ocho RiosBeach35°C130 mm · 17 days83 tier A—
3Montego BayBeach38°C213 mm · 24 days75 tier B—
4KingstonCity36°C85 mm · 14 days69 tier C—

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.

What's on in Jamaica in May

Better months for Jamaica

February · 89/100January · 88/100March · 87/100Weakest: October · 72/100
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