May · Jamaica
Best time to visit Kingston in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kingston in May
Average temperature 28°C, 105 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kingston scores 5.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kingston sits between the Blue Mountains and a vast natural harbour on Jamaica's south coast.
May in Kingston — workable with trade-offs
Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 75% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
105 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 7.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Kingston — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kingston in May?
- In May, Kingston averages 28°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kingston?
- May earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kingston in May?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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