May · Jamaica
Best time to visit Montego Bay in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montego Bay in May
Average temperature 29°C, 202 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 202 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Montego Bay scores 7.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 202 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montego Bay is Jamaica's resort capital, with beaches, duty-free shops and plantation history.
May holds up well in Montego Bay — 8th best month
May averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
202 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montego Bay in May?
- In May, Montego Bay averages 29°C, 202 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Montego Bay?
- May earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montego Bay in May?
- Expect about 202 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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