Jamaica
Jamaica in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Jamaica in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 26 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
53/100 · #8
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#10
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#3
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Jamaica · OctoberPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 26 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30 | 27 | 27 | 193 | 7.2 | 76 | 3.5 | 30 | 50 |
| October (selected) | 30 | 27 | 26 | 209 | 6.3 | 78 | 3.8 | 30 | 53 |
| November | 29 | 26 | 17 | 134 | 5.7 | 78 | 4.6 | 29 | 61 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (53/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -3 | +0.8 °C | +0.5 °C | +0.3 | -15.6 mm | +0.9 h | -2 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.3 °C |
| November | +8 | -0.8 °C | -1 °C | -8.9 | -75 mm | -0.6 h | +0.2 % | +0.8 m/s | -0.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Jamaica in October?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Jamaica in October?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Jamaica in October?
The curated estimate is about 26 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 209 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Jamaica. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. October is not among them.