Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Jamaica with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Jamaica in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Jamaica with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Jamaica will be around 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Jamaica is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Jamaica. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Jamaica in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
128 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Jamaica?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Jamaica. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Jamaica in August
With 35°C, Jamaica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Jamaica is based on weather data from Montego Bay. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Jamaica for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Jamaica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Jamaica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Jamaica.
Daily UV Index in August in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Jamaica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Jamaica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Jamaica
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Jamaica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
