Weather in Kingston, Jamaica in May
In an average May, Kingston sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
1998-05-13
Lowest
26°C
1989-05-13
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-05-28
Lowest
23°C
1992-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
41°C
2025-05-12
Lowest
26°C
1989-05-13
Humidity
Highest
22.9 g/m³
2010-05-28
Lowest
14.2 g/m³
1985-05-01
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2016-05-09
Lowest
6 km/h
2005-05-24
Precip
Wettest
294 mm
2002
Driest
6 mm
1983
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