When to go · Portmore
Portmore in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- PortmoreHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- Medium
Jamaica overall: First rainy season with heavy showers; lower rates.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Portmore, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
January: Inside Portmore's best window: Dec–Apr.
Portmore: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast