The weather in May in New Castle

It's hot in May in New Castle with an average temperature of 32°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.

May is a good month to be in New Castle for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for New Castle, Jamaica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2020, New Castle reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for New Castle

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Castle. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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31° / 27°

2

32° / 26°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

5

32° / 27°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

10

32° / 26°

11

31° / 27°

12

32° / 26°

13

31° / 26°

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31° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

20

32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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32° / 27°

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31° / 27°

Start of May

The month of May starts in New Castle with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in New Castle is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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.

The hurricane season in New Castle runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of New Castle for all months and discover the best travel time

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in New Castle, Jamaica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in New Castle

Temperature in May in New Castle over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in New Castle, Jamaica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in New Castle

Total precipitation in May in New Castle over the years

Daily UV index in May in New Castle

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in New Castle, 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.

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Average weather in New Castle by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Castle. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.