January
Best time 7.8/1025°C / 17°C · 11 rain days · 10.4 h sun
In central Jamaica, January brings highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the best months to visit Jamaica.
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Best time to visit Jamaica
Weather by month for central Jamaica, the best months to go and how Jamaica's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Jan, Feb, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C · 10–12 rain days
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Shoulder season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 25°C to 28°C · 16–26 rain days
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Less ideal
Jul, Aug
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 28°C · 19–22 rain days
Weather by month
Jamaica weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
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| Best month: January | 25°C / 17°C | 11 days (33 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: February | 25°C / 17°C | 10 days (38 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| March | 26°C / 17°C | 16 days (58 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 27°C / 18°C | 19 days (94 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| May | 27°C / 19°C | 21 days (121 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| June | 28°C / 20°C | 17 days (75 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| July | 28°C / 20°C | 19 days (105 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| August | 28°C / 20°C | 22 days (100 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| September | 28°C / 20°C | 24 days (128 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| October | 26°C / 20°C | 26 days (132 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| November | 25°C / 19°C | 19 days (101 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: December | 25°C / 18°C | 12 days (35 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.7/10 |
Figures for central Jamaica; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Jamaica in each month
February
Best time 7.9/1025°C / 17°C · 10 rain days · 10.7 h sun
In central Jamaica, February brings highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C, with rain on about 10 days. One of the best months to visit Jamaica.
March
Good 7.0/1026°C / 17°C · 16 rain days · 11.1 h sun
In central Jamaica, March brings highs around 26°C and lows near 17°C, with rain on about 16 days.
April
Good 6.7/1027°C / 18°C · 19 rain days · 11.6 h sun
In central Jamaica, April brings highs around 27°C and lows near 18°C, with rain on about 19 days.
May
Good 6.7/1027°C / 19°C · 21 rain days · 11.1 h sun
In central Jamaica, May brings highs around 27°C and lows near 19°C, with rain on about 21 days.
June
Good 6.3/1028°C / 20°C · 17 rain days · 11.0 h sun
In central Jamaica, June brings highs around 28°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 17 days.
July
OK 4.8/1028°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 11.7 h sun
In central Jamaica, July brings highs around 28°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 19 days.
August
OK 4.9/1028°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.1 h sun
In central Jamaica, August brings highs around 28°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 22 days.
September
Good 6.2/1028°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.9 h sun
In central Jamaica, September brings highs around 28°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 24 days.
October
Good 6.8/1026°C / 20°C · 26 rain days · 10.2 h sun
In central Jamaica, October brings highs around 26°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 26 days.
November
Good 7.0/1025°C / 19°C · 19 rain days · 9.5 h sun
In central Jamaica, November brings highs around 25°C and lows near 19°C, with rain on about 19 days.
December
Best time 7.7/1025°C / 18°C · 12 rain days · 10.1 h sun
In central Jamaica, December brings highs around 25°C and lows near 18°C, with rain on about 12 days. One of the best months to visit Jamaica.
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Is Jamaica good in February?
Yes. February is one of the best months to visit Jamaica. In central Jamaica highs average 25°C, with rain on about 10 days. Our score for February is 7.9/10.
Is Jamaica good in March?
Yes, March is a good month to visit Jamaica, though not quite the best. In central Jamaica highs average 26°C, with rain on about 16 days. Our score for March is 7.0/10. The best months are January, February and December.
Is Jamaica good in July?
July is an average month in Jamaica: fine for a trip, but not the best weather. In central Jamaica highs average 28°C, with rain on about 19 days. Our score for July is 4.8/10. The best months are January, February and December.