Montego Bay weather in May
May in Montego Bay: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Montego Bay · #342 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Montego Bay climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 202 mm / 8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Montego Bay in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Montego Bay?
- May in Montego Bay: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Montego Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Montego Bay in May?
- In May, Montego Bay averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 202.4 mm of rain over roughly 24 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montego Bay in May?
- Montego Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.