Kingston, Jamaica Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Kingston month by month
Kingston weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 12 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Kingston.
Kingston weather in February
February brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 14 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Kingston.
Kingston weather in March
March brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 16 wet days.
Kingston weather in April
April brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 71°F (21°C), about 18 wet days.
Kingston weather in May
May brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 17 wet days.
Kingston weather in June
June brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 15 wet days.
Kingston weather in July
July brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 19 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Kingston.
Kingston weather in August
August brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 21 wet days.
Kingston weather in September
September brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 22 wet days.
Kingston weather in October
October brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 24 wet days.
Kingston weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 20 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Kingston.
Kingston weather in December
December brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 15 wet days.
Seasons in Kingston
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Kingston
The best time to visit Kingston is generally December to March and June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 85°F (29°C).
Pack for Kingston with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 74°F (23°C).
Kingston temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.