What’s the climate like in Kingston?
The current climate of Kingston features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kingston in recent years was 36°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in February 2017.
On average, Kingston receives 840 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Kingston runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Kingston?
The best time to visit Kingston for sunny weather is January through September and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kingston. 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 Kingston
The climate table of Kingston 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) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 21 | 40 | 49 | 74 | 47 | 39 | 107 | 102 | 170 | 133 | 31 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, February and March
- Precipitation: 840 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Driest months: 21 mm in February, 27 mm in January and 31 mm in December
- Wettest months: 170 mm in October, 133 mm in November and 107 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Kingston
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kingston, 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 Kingston
This graph shows how much precipitation Kingston, 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 Kingston
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kingston, Jamaica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kingston
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kingston, 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 Kingston
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kingston, 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.
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Average Weather in Kingston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kingston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
