When is the best time to go to Petersfield

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petersfield 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

Petersfield January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 69mm 7.8hrs 12hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Petersfield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 69mm 2.7 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

Petersfield February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 71mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Petersfield and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 71mm 2.8 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in February »

March

Petersfield March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 103mm 8.3hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Petersfield is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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 Petersfield.

March is in the spring in Petersfield and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in March »

April

Petersfield April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 180mm 8.9hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Petersfield and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 180mm 7.1 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in April »

May

Petersfield May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 306mm 7.6hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Petersfield and is typically the 5th coldest 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 306mm 12 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in May »

June

Petersfield June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 230mm 7.4hrs 12hrs

The climate in Petersfield during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

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

June is in the summer in Petersfield and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petersfield with around 230mm 9.1 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.

Petersfield weather in June »

July

Petersfield July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 221mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Petersfield and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 221mm 8.7 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in July »

August

Petersfield August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 252mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Petersfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 252mm 9.9 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.

Petersfield weather in August »

September

Petersfield September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 251mm 7.1hrs 13.3hrs

Petersfield'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 Petersfield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Petersfield and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 251mm 9.9 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in September »

October

Petersfield October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 302mm 6.8hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Petersfield and is typically the 3rd 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 302mm 11.9 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in October »

November

Petersfield November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 134mm 7hrs 12hrs

November in Petersfield is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Petersfield and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 134mm 5.3 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in November »

December

Petersfield December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 69mm 7.1hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Petersfield and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Petersfield with around 69mm 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petersfield weather in December »

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Petersfield weather stats

Petersfield weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: January 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: April 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 30.5°C 86.9°F
Wettest month: May 306mm 12ins
Warmest sea: September 29.6°C 85.3°F
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