Negril in May
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether May is your month.
Short showers, long value: a quiet gem of a month. Expect highs around 88°F, regular showers, moderate, and good value.
The bigger picture for Negril
- Best overall: December-April for dry days and calm Seven Mile swimming.
- Best value: May and November.
- Watch out for: September-October: hurricane-season peak.
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What a Negril trip costs in May
A 7-night Negril trip for two in May runs about $4,200 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. For comparison, the year swings from about $3,600 in September to $5,600 in December.
See the full Negril cost breakdown →Negril month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85/71° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 85/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 86/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 87/73° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May ← | 88/75° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 89/76° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 90/76° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 90/76° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 89/75° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 88/74° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 87/73° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 86/72° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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