Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Negril, Hanover, Jamaica in May
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 223mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
223mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 223mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Negril, Hanover, Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is close to Negril's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May223mm average rain
May is one of Negril's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Negril's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April and July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Negril's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May57 weather score
May scores below Negril's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Negril, Hanover, Jamaica
Marriott
Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults OnlyNegril, Hanover, Jamaica
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