When is the best time to go to Kingston

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kingston, Jamaica. 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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Kingston weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kingston 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

Kingston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 56mm 7.7hrs 12hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kingston during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kingston with around 56mm 2.2 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kingston February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 52mm 8hrs 12.3hrs

February in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 52mm 2.1 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in February »

March

Kingston March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 39mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Kingston is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 39mm 1.5 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in March »

April

Kingston April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 68mm 8.5hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 68mm 2.7 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in April »

May

Kingston May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 158mm 7.2hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in May »

June

Kingston June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 145mm 7.2hrs 12hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in June »

July

Kingston July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 92mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs

July in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

Kingston weather in July »

August

Kingston August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 157mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 157mm 6.2 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in August »

September

Kingston September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 188mm 6.8hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in September »

October

Kingston October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 280mm 6.5hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in October »

November

Kingston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 167mm 6.8hrs 12hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Kingston and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in November »

December

Kingston December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 91mm 7hrs 12.3hrs

December in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kingston weather in December »

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Kingston weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: March 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: January 29.6°C 85.3°F
Wettest month: October 280mm 11ins
Warmest sea: September 29.2°C 84.6°F
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