Swimming in Montego Bay in may 2026: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2026
Average sea temperature in Montego Bay in may 2026.
In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Montego Bay is:
Minimum: 81°F
Average: 84°F
Maximum: 86°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:
- Outside temperature: 79°F to 84°F
- Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
- The wind blows at 16.8mph
- It rains a total of 9in, over 12 day(s).
Should we swim in Montego Bay in may?
Yes! The water temperature in Montego Bay in may is ideal
In may, swimming is ideal on the beaches around Montego Bay! With water reaching 86°F at most and 84°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.
Note also that in may, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 82°F, 9in of precipitation (over 12 days) and 79.65 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Montego Bay in may
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 85°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Wind speed | 11.8mph | ||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||
| Precipitation | 9in | ||
| Number of days of rain | 12 jour(s) (39%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Visibility in kilometers | 9.39km | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
Chart of the tides in may 2026
Tide times in may 2026 in Montego Bay
Swim elsewhere in Jamaica in may
| City | Average T° | Min. T° | Max. T° | Our opinion | Kingston in may | 83°F | 86°F | ideal swimming | Negril in may | 84°F | 86°F | ideal swimming | Ocho Rios in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming | Black River in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming | Morant Bay in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming | Port Antonio in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming |