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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 22°C | 62.8 mm | 13 | 10.5 h | 17.1 km/h | 27.7°C |
| Feb | 28.2°C | 21.8°C | 54 mm | 13 | 10.8 h | 18 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Mar | 28.8°C | 22°C | 70.3 mm | 16 | 11.3 h | 17.3 km/h | 27.3°C |
| Apr | 29.8°C | 22.6°C | 104.9 mm | 21 | 11.8 h | 15.1 km/h | 28.1°C |
| May | 30.3°C | 23.6°C | 209.1 mm | 25 | 11.4 h | 14.1 km/h | 29.4°C |
| Jun | 31°C | 24.4°C | 127.3 mm | 19 | 11.4 h | 15.6 km/h | 29.7°C |
| Jul | 31.3°C | 24.9°C | 95 mm | 18 | 12.1 h | 16.8 km/h | 29.6°C |
| Aug | 31.4°C | 25.1°C | 143.6 mm | 22 | 11.3 h | 15.3 km/h | 30.5°C |
| Sep | 31.3°C | 25°C | 173.8 mm | 24 | 11.2 h | 12.9 km/h | 30.9°C |
| Oct | 30.3°C | 24.5°C | 194 mm | 25 | 10.6 h | 12.7 km/h | 30.9°C |
| Nov | 29°C | 23.8°C | 100.9 mm | 17 | 9.9 h | 16 km/h | 29.8°C |
| Dec | 28.5°C | 23°C | 67.8 mm | 14 | 10.1 h | 17.9 km/h | 28.7°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Jamaica
Jamaica (Jamaica) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 27 °C. Daytime highs average 30 °C, while nights cool to about 24 °C. The destination sees roughly 1404 mm of rainfall per year and 11 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Birthplace of reggae — the Seven Mile Beach of Negril, the Dunn's River Falls, Bob Marley's legacy in Kingston and Blue Mountain coffee.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 28 and 31 °C. The real variable is rain: January with only 13 rainy days is ideal, while May (25 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in May (25 rainy days), driest month is January (13).
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Frequently asked questions about Jamaica
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica: all year round – best in February (avg. 25.0 °C, 13 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Jamaica?
The warmest month is August with an average of 28.3 °C and daytime highs around 31.4 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 25.0 °C and night-time lows around 21.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Jamaica have?
May has the most rainy days with 25 rainy days. The driest month is January with 13 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Jamaica?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 30.9 °C and coolest in February at 27.2 °C.