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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 41/100

Savanna-la-Mar in May

Mixed · 41/100Beach 70/100
High / low31° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation143 mm19 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
18.22° N, 78.13° WElevation 7 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goSavanna-la-Mar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low31° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Savanna-la-Mar averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 143 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Savanna-la-Mar. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:39 local time, giving 12 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 41/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%38%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 70/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Jamaica's best in May

Where to go in May
Lucea
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Lucea

Hanover
31°May high
19wet days
41score
Lucea
Kingston
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2

Kingston

Kingston
32°May high
19wet days
38score
Kingston
Falmouth
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Falmouth

Trelawny Parish
32°May high
20wet days
38score
Falmouth
Spanish Town
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Spanish Town

Saint Catherine Parish
32°May high
18wet days
37score
Spanish Town
·Questions

Savanna-la-Mar in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Savanna-la-Mar?

May scores 41/100 for Savanna-la-Mar, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Savanna-la-Mar in May?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Savanna-la-Mar in May?

Savanna-la-Mar receives about 143 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Savanna-la-Mar in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.