When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 30°C (85°F). September is the wettest month, with about 155 mm of rain. Jamaica has a distinct rainy season from August to November, peaking in September at about 155 mm. The dry season runs from December to July.
Jamaica weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Jamaica, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 17 mm |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 16 mm |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 23 mm |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 28 mm |
| May | 29°C / 83°F | 112 mm |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 61 mm |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 59 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 109 mm |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 155 mm |
| October | 29°C / 83°F | 152 mm |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 89 mm |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 40 mm |
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FAQs about Jamaica weather
Climate averages for Jamaica, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Jamaica is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
September is the wettest month, with about 155 mm of rain.
Jamaica has a distinct rainy season from August to November, peaking in September at about 155 mm. The dry season runs from December to July.
January is the coolest month, averaging 27°C (81°F) against 30°C (85°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
