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When to go · Climate guide
Jamaicawhen to go
Jamaica's national averages run from 28 °C in February to 31 °C in July, with rainfall between 37 mm in February and 203 mm in October and 6.9–8.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 14 regions span 27–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kingston
- Region
- North America
- TZ
- America/Jamaica
- Area
- 10,897 km²
Best months to visit
When Jamaica shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9 | 22.5 | 21.0 | 29.0 |
| February | 27.8 | 22.5 | 21.2 | 28.9 |
| March | 28.3 | 22.7 | 21.6 | 29.5 |
| April | 28.8 | 23.5 | 22.4 | 30.2 |
| May | 29.5 | 24.4 | 23.3 | 31.1 |
| June | 30.3 | 25.0 | 24.0 | 31.8 |
| July | 31.2 | 25.5 | 24.6 | 32.4 |
| August | 31.2 | 25.6 | 24.5 | 32.6 |
| September | 30.7 | 25.4 | 24.5 | 32.1 |
| October | 29.5 | 24.8 | 23.7 | 31.0 |
| November | 28.7 | 24.1 | 23.0 | 30.2 |
| December | 28.3 | 23.4 | 22.3 | 29.6 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 39 |
| February | 37 |
| March | 52 |
| April | 95 |
| May | 129 |
| June | 88 |
| July | 84 |
| August | 110 |
| September | 134 |
| October | 203 |
| November | 126 |
| December | 45 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.8 |
| February | 7.9 |
| March | 8.4 |
| April | 8.5 |
| May | 7.9 |
| June | 8.1 |
| July | 8.8 |
| August | 8.2 |
| September | 7.8 |
| October | 6.9 |
| November | 7.0 |
| December | 7.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 | 5.5 | 16.9 |
| February | 10.9 | 6.0 | 16.3 |
| March | 9.9 | 5.2 | 15.6 |
| April | 9.3 | 5.2 | 14.2 |
| May | 10.4 | 6.2 | 15.4 |
| June | 11.9 | 7.2 | 17.7 |
| July | 11.0 | 7.1 | 15.2 |
| August | 9.8 | 5.6 | 14.7 |
| September | 7.8 | 4.4 | 12.7 |
| October | 8.3 | 4.0 | 13.9 |
| November | 8.8 | 4.5 | 14.6 |
| December | 10.5 | 5.6 | 15.2 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Jamaica
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Jamaica, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedBeach and boat trips
Limited August–October · at its best December–April
Sources: 101holidays.co.uk, belizewithalvin.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
14 regions
Jamaica, taken apart
- Clarendon29–32 °C yr
- Hanover28–31 °C yr
- Kingston26–30 °C yr
- Manchester29–33 °C yr
- Portland26–29 °C yr
- Saint Andrew27–30 °C yr
- Saint Ann28–32 °C yr
- Saint Catherine28–31 °C yr
- Saint Elizabeth29–32 °C yr
- Saint James28–31 °C yr
- Saint Mary27–31 °C yr
- Saint Thomas26–29 °C yr
- Trelawny28–32 °C yr
- Westmoreland28–31 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Jamaica
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Jamaica carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Jamaica, in order
- JanJanuary27.9°C · 39 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 39 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 39 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary27.8°C · 37 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 37 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 37 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.3°C · 52 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 52 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 52 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.8°C · 95 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 95 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 95 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay29.5°C · 129 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 129 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 129 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune30.3°C · 88 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 88 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 88 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly31.2°C · 84 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 84 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 84 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust31.2°C · 110 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 110 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 110 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.7°C · 134 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 134 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 134 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.5°C · 203 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 203 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 203 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.7°C · 126 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 126 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 126 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.3°C · 45 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 45 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 45 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
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