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
Highs reach 25°C with lows near 17°C, and rain falls on about 11 days, mostly in short bursts. This is one of the best months to visit, with plenty of sunshine at 10.4 hours a day. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, adding a festive start to the month.
25°C / 17°C · 10 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Weather stays dry and warm, with highs of 25°C and only 10.3 rain days. Sun hours climb to 10.7, and this month scores among the best of the year. Ash Wednesday lands on 18 February, marking the start of Lent on the island.
26°C / 17°C · 16 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Temperatures rise slightly to 26°C highs, but rain days jump to 15.6 as the dry season eases off. It's still a good month overall, with 11.1 hours of sun a day. Conditions stay pleasant for beach time despite the extra rain.
27°C / 18°C · 19 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Highs reach 27°C and rain becomes more frequent, with 19.1 rain days and 94mm of rainfall. It's a good month, though wetter than the first quarter. Good Friday and Easter Monday fall on 3 and 6 April, bringing public holidays and local travel.
27°C / 19°C · 21 rain days · 11.1 h sun
This is the start of the wetter half of the year, with 21.2 rain days and 121mm of rain. Highs sit at 27°C, and the month still scores as good despite the rain. Labour Day on 23 May is a public holiday worth noting for planning.
28°C / 20°C · 17 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Highs climb to 27.5°C with humidity rising alongside. Rain days ease slightly to 16.6, though totals stay significant at 75mm. The month rates as good, sitting between the wetter peak and the drier early months.
28°C / 20°C · 19 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Heat peaks with highs of 28.4°C, and rain picks up again with 18.5 rain days and 105mm of rainfall. This is one of the toughest months, scoring only 4.8, as hurricane season brings heavier storms and heat together. Sun hours are high at 11.7, but the humidity and rain risk weigh on comfort.
28°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.1 h sun
August is the hottest month on record here, with highs of 28.3°C and lows of 20°C. Rain is frequent too, at 22 rain days and 100mm, part of why this month scores low at 4.9, the lowest of the year alongside July. Emancipation Day falls on 1 August and Independence Day on 6 August, both public holidays with island-wide celebrations.
28°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain days peak at 24 this month, with 128mm of rainfall, as hurricane season continues. Highs stay warm at 27.7°C, and sun hours drop slightly to 10.9. The score recovers to 6.2, a good rating, as heat and humidity ease a touch from August.
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. Highs cool slightly to 26.4°C. Despite the rain, the month still rates as good at 6.8, since the heaviest heat of summer has passed. National Heroes Day falls on 16 October.
25°C / 19°C · 19 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Rain eases to 19.4 days and 101mm, with highs dropping to 25.2°C. Sun hours fall to 9.5, the lowest of the year, but the month still scores well at 7, marking the start of the drier season returning.
25°C / 18°C · 12 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Conditions turn drier again, with just 11.5 rain days and 35mm of rain. Highs sit at 24.8°C, and this is one of the best months to visit, scoring 7.7. Christmas Day on 25 December and St. Stephen's Day on 26 December bring holidays and a busy travel period.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December, January and February suit city trips best. Highs sit near 25°C, and rain is the lowest of the year at 33–38 mm, falling on 10.3–11.5 days a month.
Hiking & nature
January and February are best for hiking. Mornings are cool, with lows of about 17°C, and highs stay under 25°C. You get 10.4–10.7 hours of sun and only 33–38 mm of rain.
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
February is the best month, with a score of 7.9. January (7.8) and December (7.7) come close behind. These three months are the driest of the year, with about 10 to 12 rain days and only 33 to 38 mm of rain. Days are mild, with highs near 25°C and lows of 17 to 18°C. You also get about 10 to 11 hours of sun a day.
August is an OK month, with a score of 4.9, one of the lowest of the year. It is warm, with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Rain is common, with about 22 rain days and 100 mm of rain. There are still around 11 hours of sun a day. August can suit travellers who like warm, green and wetter weather.
October is the wettest month, with about 26 rain days and 132 mm of rain. September is close behind, with 24 rain days and 128 mm. Even so, both months still score as good, at 6.8 and 6.2. Highs stay between 26 and 28°C, and you still get about 10 to 11 hours of sun a day.
July is the hottest month, with average highs of 28.4°C. August is almost the same at 28.3°C and has the warmest nights, with lows of 20°C. The coolest months are January and February, with highs near 25°C and lows around 17°C.
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