Average weather for Kingston in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Kingston with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 15°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kingston with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 11°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 Kingston is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In May, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Kingston in May |
New York | ||
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Average temperature |
22°C | 22°C | |
Max. temperature |
28°C | 28°C | |
Min. temperature |
17°C | -5°C | |
Total precipitation |
119 mm | 105 mm | |
Rainy days |
10 days | 14 days |
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?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kingston. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2017, Kingston reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kingston
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Kingston, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kingston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kingston, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation 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 few years.
Total precipitation in May in Kingston over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kingston, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Kingston
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual 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.