Caribbean
Best time to visit Jamaica
By region
When to visit Jamaica
Mid-December to April is dry and sunny. May–November is hotter and wetter, with hurricane risk peaking August–October.
Best months across Jamaica
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | ★ 29° | ★ 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | ★ 29° |
| Negril | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | ★ 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | ★ 28° |
| Ocho Rios | ★ 27° | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | ★ 28° |
| Kingston | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | ★ 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | ★ 28° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Jamaica
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- World Bank open data
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