Climate in Jamaica — Annual Weather Overview
Jamaica has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is July (average high 31.3°C) and the coolest is December (28.6°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.7°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1611mm. November is the wettest month at 232.6mm, while January averages just 49.6mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 29.6°C, 336mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.1°C, 493mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 29.9°C, 585mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 28.7°C, 197mm rain.
Jamaica — Monthly Temperatures
Jamaica — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Jamaica stays reasonable all year.
Jamaica weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C | 19.7°C | 49.6mm | 10.6h | 12 | 10/10 |
| February | 28.9°C | 19.7°C | 72.3mm | 11.0h | 16 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.1°C | 19.8°C | 88.4mm | 11.4h | 18 | 10/10 |
| April | 29.5°C | 20.6°C | 126.3mm | 11.8h | 21 | 9/10 |
| May | 30.3°C | 22.1°C | 121.4mm | 11.5h | 17 | 9/10 |
| June | 30.9°C | 22.9°C | 131.0mm | 11.4h | 18 | 9/10 |
| July | 31.3°C | 22.7°C | 169.9mm | 11.8h | 20 | 9/10 |
| August | 31.1°C | 23.1°C | 192.0mm | 11.0h | 24 | 9/10 |
| September | 30.6°C | 22.8°C | 177.8mm | 11.0h | 25 | 9/10 |
| October | 29.9°C | 22.7°C | 174.6mm | 10.3h | 25 | 9/10 |
| November | 29.2°C | 21.7°C | 232.6mm | 9.5h | 22 | 8/10 |
| December | 28.6°C | 20.6°C | 75.0mm | 10.2h | 15 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Jamaica. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Jamaica have?
Jamaica has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.6°C in December to 31.3°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Jamaica?
July is the hottest month in Jamaica, with average highs of 31.3°C and lows of 22.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Jamaica?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.6°C and lows of 19.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Jamaica?
November is the wettest month, averaging 232.6mm of rainfall over around 22 rainy days.
How much rain does Jamaica get per year?
Jamaica receives around 1611mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (49.6mm).
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.