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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Runaway Bay 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

Runaway Bay January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 131mm 7.7hrs 11.9hrs

The weather in January in Runaway Bay is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Runaway Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 131mm 5.1 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Runaway Bay February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 97mm 7.9hrs 12.3hrs

February in Runaway Bay is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the winter in Runaway Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 97mm 3.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Runaway Bay March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 66mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Runaway Bay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 66mm 2.6 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.

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April

Runaway Bay April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 101mm 8.6hrs 13.3hrs

Runaway Bay's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Runaway Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Runaway Bay May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 178mm 7.2hrs 13.8hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Runaway Bay and the temperature is generally 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 Runaway Bay.

May is in the spring in Runaway Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 178mm 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.

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June

Runaway Bay June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 109mm 7.1hrs 11.9hrs

Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Runaway Bay during the month of June

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 Runaway Bay.

June is in the summer in Runaway Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Runaway Bay weather in June »

July

Runaway Bay July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 74mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs

July in Runaway Bay is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Runaway Bay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Runaway Bay weather in July »

August

Runaway Bay August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 125mm 7.8hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Runaway Bay and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 125mm 4.9 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Runaway Bay weather in August »

September

Runaway Bay September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 152mm 6.9hrs 13.3hrs

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

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 Runaway Bay.

September is in the fall / autumn in Runaway Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 152mm 6 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Runaway Bay weather in September »

October

Runaway Bay October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 206mm 6.6hrs 13.8hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Runaway Bay and the temperature is generally 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 Runaway Bay.

October is in the fall / autumn in Runaway Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 206mm 8.1 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Runaway Bay November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 212mm 6.8hrs 11.9hrs

November is a very wet, humid month in Runaway Bay and the temperature is generally 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 Runaway Bay.

November is in the fall / autumn in Runaway Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 212mm 8.3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Runaway Bay weather in November »

December

Runaway Bay December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 158mm 7hrs 12.3hrs

December in Runaway Bay is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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 Runaway Bay.

December is in the winter in Runaway Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Runaway Bay with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

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Runaway Bay weather stats

Runaway Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: March 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: November 212mm 8.3ins
Warmest sea: September 29.6°C 85.3°F
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