When to go · Kingston
Kingston in May
Mixed month. Hot and humid; rain begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Kingston
Hot and humid; rain begins.
Weather in May
- KingstonHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Kingston and the south, Jamaica · Kingston, Treasure Beach, Black Riverrainy
Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 32 °C in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 90 °F in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.
Hot and showery season
Fewer crowds; Carnival in April (check).
Watch: Heat builds and showers begin.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- Medium
Jamaica overall: First rainy season with heavy showers; lower rates.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast