What’s the climate like in Jamaica?
The current climate of Jamaica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Jamaica in recent years was 36°C in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in February 2015.
On average, Jamaica receives 1142 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, United Kingdom gets 862 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.
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.
Best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Jamaica is January through April, June, July, September and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Jamaica. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 64 | 48 | 86 | 143 | 81 | 47 | 128 | 103 | 162 | 127 | 89 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 1142 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Driest months: 47 mm in July, 48 mm in March and 64 mm in January
- Wettest months: 162 mm in October, 143 mm in May and 128 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Jamaica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Jamaica. 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 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. 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. 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 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.
Weather experiences in Jamaica
The weather in Jamaica is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Jamaica? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Showers are short but heavy, but temperatures remain pleasant. Humidity can be high at times, which is a little uncomfortable. However, it is an attractive destination with mixed weather conditions.— This text is automatically translated to English
September in Jamaica was warm, there was a lot of sunshine, but also some rain. Tropical rains are part of it, but sometimes disrupted our plans. Not ideal for a sunny holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
A few showers, nothing but clear blue skies. Ideal for a sunny holiday!— This text is automatically translated to English
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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.
