When is the best time to go to Negril

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Negril, 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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Negril weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Negril 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

Negril January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 62mm 7.8hrs 12hrs 27°C

Negril's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Negril and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Negril with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Negril February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 55mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Negril and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Negril with around 55mm 2.2 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.

Negril weather in February »

March

Negril March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 84mm 8.4hrs 12.7hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Negril is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Negril and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Negril with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in March »

April

Negril April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 128mm 9hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

Negril's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Negril and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Negril with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in April »

May

Negril May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 247mm 7.7hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Negril and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Negril with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in May »

June

Negril June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 215mm 7.4hrs 12hrs 29°C

Very hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Negril during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Negril and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Negril with around 215mm 8.5 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in June »

July

Negril July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 184mm 8.3hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Negril and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Negril with around 184mm 7.2 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in July »

August

Negril August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 200mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Negril and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Negril with around 200mm 7.9 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in August »

September

Negril September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 213mm 7.2hrs 13.3hrs 30°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Negril and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Negril with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in September »

October

Negril October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 267mm 6.9hrs 13.7hrs 29°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Negril and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Negril with around 267mm 10.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in October »

November

Negril November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 112mm 7hrs 12hrs 29°C

November is a damp, humid month in Negril and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Negril and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Negril with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in November »

December

Negril December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 70mm 7.2hrs 12.3hrs 28°C

December in Negril is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Negril and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Negril 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Negril weather in December »

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Negril weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.8°C 92.8°F
Driest month: February 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: April 9hrs
Coldest month: February 31.5°C 88.7°F
Wettest month: October 267mm 10.5ins
Warmest sea: September 29.6°C 85.3°F
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