Jamaica Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Jamaica experiences hot weather with an average daily temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F), which reaches highs of 31.8°C (89.3°F) in the afternoons. The nights, however, remain quite warm and see temperatures dropping to an average low of 27.0°C (80.7°F). The perceived temperatures follow a similar pattern, with daytime highs feeling around 39.1°C (102.3°F) and nighttime lows feeling around 29.3°C (84.7°F), resulting in an overall average perceived temperature of 34.0°C (93.3°F). May is the beginning of the rainy season in Jamaica, with an average precipitation of 1.83mm and a relatively high chance of rain on most days, with an average precipitation probability of 41.9%. There are around 20 days with some rainfall throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and the island has an average cloud cover of 39.3%. The island enjoys long daylight hours in May, with the sun rising around 5:34 am and setting around 6:33 pm on average. The average humidity is 73.9% with a slight increase in mugginess as the month progresses.
What is the temperature in Jamaica in May?
Average air temperature in Jamaica is 29.3°C (84.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Jamaica feels like 34°C (93.3°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.8°C (89.3°F) and feels like 39.1°C (102.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 27°C (80.7°F) which feels like 29.3°C (84.7°F).
How hot is Jamaica in May?
The hot temperature in May in Jamaica rises to 33°C (91.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 40.8 °C (105.4°F). The average maximum temp in Jamaica is 31.8°C (105.4°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Jamaica in May?
The coldest temp in Jamaica in May drops to 26°C (78.8°F) during the cold nights. With 32.9km/h (20.4mph) winds and 73.9% humidity it feels like 26°C (78.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 27°C (80.7°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Jamaica in May?
Yes, it rains for 20 days in Jamaica in May averaging 1.83 mm of precipitation. Jamaica has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Jamaica throughout May?
Jamaica has 1.83 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 20 days out of the entire month.
Is Jamaica windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Jamaica during May is 32.9km/h (20.4mph) and average windgust is 14.8km/h (9.2mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 44.6km/h (27.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Jamaica in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Jamaica.
What are the humidity levels in Jamaica in May?
The average humidity levels in Jamaica in May are 73.9%. Daily humidity levels in Jamaica range from 67.9% to 80.5% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Jamaica in May?
Jamaica has 12 hours 58 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Jamaica in May is at 5:34:41 and the sunset is at 18:33:21.
What is the cloud coverage in Jamaica in May?
Clouds cover 39.3% of the sky on average throughout May in Jamaica. The cloud coverage ranges from 26.2% to 70.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Jamaica?
The average UV index in Jamaica is 7.2 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Jamaica in May?
The average solar radiation is 182.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Jamaica during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 99.3 W/m2 to 246 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Jamaica?
The average solar energy during May in Jamaica is 15.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.5 MJ/m2, to 21.2 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Jamaica in May?
Yes, there is a 26.5% risk for severe weather in Jamaica in May.
What is the air pressure in Jamaica in May?
On average the air pressure in Jamaica in May is 1012.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.9 mb to 1014.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Jamaica in May?
The average daylight visibility in Jamaica in May is 12 km (7.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.6 km (6.6 miles) to 14.6 km (9.1 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Jamaica in May?
The average dew point in Jamaica during May is 24.1°C (75.3°F).
Where is the data for Jamaica climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Jamaica in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL, JM
- FW8588 Kingston 6 JM
- MKJP