Jamaica Weather
🇯🇲 2 cities covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Warmest city
Montego Bay
Coolest city
Kingston
Sunniest city
Kingston
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Jamaica at a glance
Jamaica offers a single dominant tropical wet-and-dry climate among its 2 covered cities. Year-round, Montego Bay posts the highest average temperature (79°F (26°C)) and Kingston the lowest (78°F (26°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Montego Bay - annual average 79°
- Coolest city: Kingston - annual average 78°
- Sunniest city: Kingston (11.0 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Kingston leads with about 11.0 hours of sun per day on average. Kingston is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1388 mm (54.6 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Jamaica today
Jamaica cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 78° | Jul · 89° | Feb · 68° | 212 | 11.0 | 0 |
| Montego Bay | 79° | Jul · 88° | Feb · 71° | 225 | 11.0 | 0 |
Jamaica weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 70° | 12 | 10.5 h/day |
| February | 83° | 70° | 13 | 10.9 h/day |
| March | 84° | 70° | 16 | 11.4 h/day |
| April | 86° | 72° | 19 | 11.8 h/day |
| May | 86° | 74° | 21 | 11.3 h/day |
| June | 88° | 75° | 18 | 11.3 h/day |
| July | 89° | 75° | 18 | 11.9 h/day |
| August | 89° | 76° | 22 | 11.3 h/day |
| September | 88° | 76° | 23 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 86° | 75° | 25 | 10.4 h/day |
| November | 84° | 73° | 19 | 9.6 h/day |
| December | 84° | 72° | 14 | 10.1 h/day |
Jamaica weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Jamaica?
Among the cities we cover, Montego Bay is the warmest, averaging 79°F (26°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest city in Jamaica?
Kingston runs coldest, averaging 78°F (26°C) for the year; February lows average 68°F (20°C).
What is the sunniest city in Jamaica?
Kingston, with about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Jamaica?
Snow is essentially absent in the Jamaica cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Jamaica like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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