The climate of Kingston in May is humid. An average of 353 mm precipitation is recorded over 29 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 190 mm is recorded over 26 days.
Temperatures are warm in Kingston in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 29°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kingston in May: 32°C as a maximum in 2011 and 22°C as a minimum in 2017. We can expect about 14 days with temperatures above 30°, or 45% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 12:59 in Kingston. The sun rises around 05:34 and sets around 18:33.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Kingston in Jamaica remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Diving and snorkeling, Watersports, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.
