When is the best time to go to Jamaica

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jamaica, Cuba. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Jamaica weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jamaica are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Jamaica January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 47mm 7.4hrs 11.7hrs

January in Jamaica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Jamaica February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 53mm 7.6hrs 12.2hrs

February in Jamaica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in February »

March

Jamaica March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 55mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Jamaica is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Jamaica weather in March »

April

Jamaica April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 62mm 9.6hrs 13.4hrs

Jamaica's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in April »

May

Jamaica May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 176mm 9.2hrs 14hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Jamaica and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in May »

June

Jamaica June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 262mm 8.1hrs 11.7hrs

Jamaica's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in June »

July

Jamaica July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 200mm 9hrs 12.2hrs

July in Jamaica is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 200mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in July »

August

Jamaica August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 205mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Jamaica is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Jamaica weather in August »

September

Jamaica September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 214mm 10.3hrs 13.4hrs

Jamaica's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in September »

October

Jamaica October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 163mm 9.6hrs 14hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Jamaica and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Jamaica.

October is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in October »

November

Jamaica November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 70mm 7.4hrs 11.7hrs

The climate in Jamaica during November can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in November »

December

Jamaica December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 37mm 7.3hrs 12.2hrs

December in Jamaica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Jamaica weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 29.9°C 85.8°F
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