What’s the climate like in Jamaica?
The current climate of Jamaica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Jamaica in recent years was 47°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in January 2022.
On average, Jamaica receives 789 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Jamaica.
Climate Table of Jamaica
The climate table of Jamaica shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 115 | 59 | 47 | 74 | 109 | 118 | 74 | 36 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 789 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Driest months: 32 mm in February, 36 mm in December and 38 mm in March
- Wettest months: 118 mm in October, 115 mm in May and 109 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Jamaica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Jamaica, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Jamaica
This graph shows how much precipitation Jamaica, Cuba, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Jamaica
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Jamaica, Cuba. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Jamaica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Jamaica, Cuba. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Jamaica
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Jamaica, Cuba, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Jamaica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jamaica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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