The climate in Jamaica during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
Average temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jamaica in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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Driest month: | February | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.1°C 37.6°F |
Wettest month: | April | 99mm 3.9ins |