Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Kingston with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kingston in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kingston with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kingston will be around 32°C, with nights close to 27°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kingston. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kingston in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kingston?
May is a great month to be in Kingston for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Kingston runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kingston in May
With 34°C, Kingston hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kingston
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kingston, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kingston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kingston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Kingston.
Daily UV Index in May in Kingston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kingston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kingston Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kingston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kingston Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kingston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kingston
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kingston. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kingston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kingston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
