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Best time to visit Jamaica
Jamaica combines beaches with green mountains and vibrant culture. Jamaica: the driest month in the dataset is February, with around 5 typical rainy days.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Wet days
28.2 days/month
1991–2025: 23.4 days/month
+4.8 days/month · higher
April · Monthly precipitation
93.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 57.9 mm/month
+35.9 mm/month · higher
October · Mean daily maximum
30.3 °C
1991–2025: 29.7 °C
+0.6 °C · higher
September · Sea temperature
30.3 °C
1991–2025: 29.8 °C
+0.5 °C · similar
May: 128/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 33.3 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Jamaica: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 17.9 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 2.7 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
February · 8.6
Most rainy days
September · 26.5
Most sunshine
April · 8.2 h
Warmest sea
September · 29.8 °C
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Jamaica: less rain or warmer water?
February leads March
February has the highest overall score in our series. March is warmer but has more rainy days and slightly more rainfall, while sea temperature is almost unchanged. That favours February for drier outdoor plans, whereas March offers a little more daytime warmth.
The warmest sea does not mark the driest month
September has the warmest sea but far more rainy days than February and March. October has a similar rainy-day count and the largest rainfall total. For an outdoor-focused trip, that distinction matters more than water warmth alone. Monthly averages cannot tell you which days will be wet or how long rain will last.
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 24 | 11 | 44 | 5.8 | 74 | 5.0 | 27 | 77 |
| February | 28 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 6.7 | 72 | 4.8 | 27 | 81 |
| March | 29 | 25 | 12 | 51 | 7.7 | 70 | 4.5 | 27 | 74 |
| April | 30 | 26 | 12 | 58 | 8.2 | 69 | 4.1 | 28 | 69 |
| May | 30 | 26 | 20 | 152 | 7.8 | 72 | 4.1 | 28 | 57 |
| June | 30 | 27 | 23 | 148 | 7.5 | 76 | 4.7 | 29 | 53 |
| July | 31 | 27 | 24 | 111 | 7.9 | 76 | 4.6 | 29 | 52 |
| August | 31 | 27 | 26 | 145 | 7.7 | 75 | 4.1 | 30 | 50 |
| September | 30 | 27 | 27 | 193 | 7.2 | 76 | 3.5 | 30 | 50 |
| October | 30 | 27 | 26 | 209 | 6.3 | 78 | 3.8 | 30 | 53 |
| November | 29 | 26 | 17 | 134 | 5.7 | 78 | 4.6 | 29 | 61 |
| December | 28 | 25 | 12 | 59 | 5.4 | 76 | 5.0 | 28 | 71 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The strongest climate months are January, February, March, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Jamaica?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Jamaica are practically tied in July, August and September at around 31 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Jamaica?
In September, at around 30 °C.