Jamaica Weather in August

What's the weather like in Jamaica (Provincia Mayabeque) in August 2024?

The climate in Jamaica during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Jamaica weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.9°C 89.4°F
Nightly temperature 21.9°C 71.4°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 205 mm 8.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 29.9°C 85.7°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Jamaica

Jamaica average temperature in August

August rainfall

Jamaica average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Jamaica average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jamaica in August 2024.

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Jamaica weather stats

Jamaica weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: December 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: September 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 25.7°C 78.3°F
Wettest month: June 262mm 10.3ins
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