When is the best time to go to Jamaica
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jamaica, United States. 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.
Average temperatures in Jamaica
Jamaica weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jamaica 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 82mm | 5.9hrs | 10.6hrs |
Cold and a little damp weather often prevails in Jamaica during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 76mm | 6.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Jamaica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 95mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Jamaica is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 99mm | 8.4hrs | 14.2hrs |
Jamaica's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 99mm | 8.9hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Jamaica and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Jamaica and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 90mm | 9.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
Jamaica's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 97mm | 9.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Jamaica is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 97mm 3.8 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 92mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Jamaica is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Jamaica and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 86mm | 7.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Jamaica's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jamaica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 86mm 3.4 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Jamaica weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 77mm | 7.4hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Jamaica and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Jamaica.
October is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 77mm 3 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 94mm | 5.6hrs | 10.6hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Jamaica during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Jamaica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 93mm | 5.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Jamaica is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jamaica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jamaica with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Jamaica weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.8°C 73°F |
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