Normal weather for Jamaica in January
It's warm in January in Jamaica with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
In January, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The water temperature at Jamaica is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Jamaica. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Jamaica in January |
United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 7°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 5°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
64 mm | 84 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 16 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Jamaica with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Jamaica will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Temperature records
With 32°C, Jamaica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°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 January in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily high temperatures in January in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius. The bottom of the chart shows the days of January. Based on historical data, it shows the average daily temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Jamaica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Jamaica.
Daily UV Index in January in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January for Jamaica
Click on a specific day in January 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.
