Montego Bay in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Montego Bay in may 2025
The weather in Montego Bay in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
34%
7%
4%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
38%
11%
7%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
27%
24%
13%
Weather at 3am
79°F
55%
26%
19%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Montego Bay in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Montego Bay in may.
The climate of Montego Bay in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Montego Bay is wet (with 9in of precipitation over 12 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.3in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite nice here may. The high seasonal norm is 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Montego Bay is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Montego Bay in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 23 of time.
On average, in Montego Bay, the days of may last 13:00. Sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 18:38.
With a good weather, this month is recommended to go there in Jamaica.
Montego Bay: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Montego Bay forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Montego Bay in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Montego Bay in may 2024:
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
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79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Jamaica in may
Cities near Montego Bay:
| Black River in may | bad weather |
| Negril in may | tolerable weather |
| Runaway Bay in may | tolerable weather |
| Mandeville in may | bad weather |
| Ocho Rios in may | tolerable weather |
| May Pen in may | tolerable weather |
| Ewarton in may | tolerable weather |
| Old Harbour in may | tolerable weather |
| Port Maria in may | tolerable weather |
| Spanish Town in may | tolerable weather |
| Kingston in may | tolerable weather |
| Port Antonio in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Montego Bay in may:
Weather data for Montego Bay for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Montego Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Montego Bay can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Montego Bay.