Weather by month for central Jamaica, the best months to go and how Jamaica's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C · 10–12 rain days
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
Jul, Aug
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 28°C · 19–22 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
25°C / 17°C · 11 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Days reach 25°C with lows around 17°C, and rain falls on about 11 days, roughly 33mm in total. This is one of the driest, sunniest stretches of the year with 10.4 sun hours a day. It scores 7.8, rated among the best months to visit, and New Year's Day kicks off the year.
25°C / 17°C · 10 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Expect a high of 25°C and about 10 rain days with 38mm total, plus 10.7 hours of sun daily. Conditions stay dry and comfortable, earning a 7.9 score and a best-month verdict. Ash Wednesday falls this month.
26°C / 17°C · 16 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs climb to 26°C but rain picks up, with 15.6 rain days and 58mm of rain. Sun hours rise slightly to 11.1. The month scores 7, a good rating, as the weather starts shifting toward the wetter half of the year.
27°C / 18°C · 19 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Temperatures reach 26.6°C, and rain becomes more frequent: 19.1 rain days and 94mm total. Sun hours are 11.6, among the highest of the year. The score drops to 6.7, still good, with Good Friday and Easter Monday both falling in this month.
27°C / 19°C · 21 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs hit 26.7°C with lows near 19°C. Rain increases further to 21.2 days and 121mm, making this a notably wet month. It scores 6.7, a good rating, and Labour Day falls here.
28°C / 20°C · 17 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Highs reach 27.5°C, the start of the hottest run of the year. Rain eases slightly to 16.6 days and 75mm compared with May. The month scores 6.3, still good, with warm, humid conditions throughout.
28°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 11.7 h sun
This is one of the hottest months, with highs of 28.4°C and 19.7°C lows. Rain falls on 18.5 days totalling 105mm, and the heat combined with humidity makes it feel heavier. The score drops to 4.8, rated ok, reflecting the tougher conditions.
28°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs stay near 28.3°C with little relief from the heat, and rain days climb to 22, bringing 100mm total. The combination of heat and frequent showers keeps the score at 4.9, an ok rating. Emancipation Day and Independence Day both fall this month.
28°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 27.7°C, but rain is heavy, with 24 rain days and 128mm total, among the wettest of the year. Sun hours drop to 10.9. Despite the rain, the score recovers to 6.2, a good rating, reflecting cooling temperatures.
26°C / 20°C · 26 rain days · 10.2 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 26.1 rain days and 132mm of rain, though highs ease to 26.4°C. Sun hours fall to 10.2, the lowest besides November. Still, the score rises to 6.8, a good rating, and National Heroes Day falls this month.
25°C / 19°C · 19 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs drop to 25.2°C and rain eases to 19.4 days with 101mm total. Sun hours are the lowest of the year at 9.5. Conditions turn calmer and the month scores 7, a good rating, as the wet season winds down.
25°C / 18°C · 12 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs return to 24.8°C with just 11.5 rain days and 35mm of rain, making this a dry, pleasant month. Sun hours pick up to 10.1. It scores 7.7, a best-month rating, with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day both falling here.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to February are the driest months for city visits, with only 33-38mm of rain and 10-11 rain days a month. Highs sit around 24.7-24.8°C, comfortable for walking around towns and sightseeing without heavy downpours.
Hiking & nature
January and February are the best months for hiking. Rain stays low at 33-38mm with 10-11 rain days, and highs of 24.7-24.8°C keep trails cooler and drier underfoot than the wetter months later in the year.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Ash Wednesday (18 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (23 May)
Public holidays: Emancipation Day (1 Aug), Independence Day (6 Aug)
Public holidays: National Heroes Day (16 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
August scores 4.9 out of 10, rated just OK. The high reaches 28.3°C with 22 rain days and 100mm of rainfall, making it one of the wetter, hottest months. It's warm and lively but you'll likely see rain on most days of your trip.
Yes, December is rated one of the best months, scoring 7.7 out of 10. Rainfall drops to 35mm over 11.5 days and highs sit at a comfortable 24.8°C. It's drier and cooler than the autumn months, which makes it a strong choice.
February scores highest at 7.9, closely followed by January at 7.8 and December at 7.7. All three sit in the dry season, with rainfall between 33mm and 38mm and rain days around 10 to 11, far less than the 128mm and 24 rain days seen in September.
July is rated OK, scoring 4.8, the lowest of the year. It's the hottest dry-season-adjacent month with highs of 28.4°C, plus 18.5 rain days and 105mm of rain. Expect heat and regular showers rather than steady sunshine.
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