Kingston, Jamaica Weather
Kingston hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 98°F (36°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical July high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kingston weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Kingston looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 70°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Kingston 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kingston
Kingston has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 83°F (29°C) in February to around 89°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 212 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Kingston weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 59°F (15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 83°F (29°C) and lows around 68°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 59°F (15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.6 inches (169 mm) of rain over 20 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Kingston brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Kingston brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Kingston runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kingston brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Kingston by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 69° | 12 | 1.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 79% |
| February | 83° | 68° | 14 | 2.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 78% |
| March | 84° | 69° | 16 | 3.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 77% |
| April | 85° | 71° | 18 | 4.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 79% |
| May | 86° | 73° | 17 | 4.9 in | 11.3 h/day | 80% |
| June | 88° | 74° | 15 | 4.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 79% |
| July | 89° | 74° | 19 | 6.1 in | 11.9 h/day | 79% |
| August | 88° | 74° | 21 | 5.9 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| September | 88° | 74° | 22 | 6.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 83% |
| October | 86° | 74° | 24 | 6.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 85% |
| November | 84° | 72° | 20 | 6.6 in | 9.6 h/day | 85% |
| December | 84° | 71° | 15 | 2.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |