Jamaica climate 2024
Jamaica climate 2024
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Climate overview
Jamaica in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 28 °C (82 °F) in January to 32 °C (89 °F) in August. The least rainy month in Jamaica is February with its 5 days of rain, the rainiest month is October, when it rains 13 days. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 27 °C (80 °F) in February to 29 °C (85 °F) in September. Temperatures during the night go from 22 °C (72 °F) in January to 24 °C (76 °F) in September.
What is the best month to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica is between January and December. During this period, temperatures are between 28 °C (82 °F) - 32 °C (89 °F), night temperatures are between 22 °C (72 °F) - 24 °C (76 °F), rainfall averages 9 days per month, and 7 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 27 °C (80 °F) - 29 °C (85 °F).
Is Jamaica a year-round destination?
Yes, Jamaica is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 28 °C (82 °F) and the sea temperature below 27 °C (80 °F).
What months is the dry season in Jamaica?
The period, with low amounts of rain in Jamaica - dry season - lasts from December to April. In this period it is raining on average 6 days and approximately 84 mm (3.29 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
What sea temperatures can I expect in Jamaica?
Jamaica has sea temperatures in the range of 27 °C (80 °F) - 29 °C (85 °F) throughout the year.
What are the night temperatures in Jamaica?
Night temperatures in Jamaica range between 22 °C (72 °F) and 24 °C (76 °F) throughout the year.
What temperatures can I expect in Jamaica?
Jamaica enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 28 °C (82 °F) - 32 °C (89 °F) during the year.
Which month is the sunniest in Jamaica?
The period, which is the sunniest in Jamaica, is in the months of March - May, when there is an average of 8 sun hours per day.
What is the humidity in Jamaica?
Generally, Jamaica belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 77 % to 82 %.
What is the least cloudy season in Jamaica?
The least cloudy months in Jamaica are March - May, when the cloud cover is on average only 39 %.
Is it windy in Jamaica?
Jamaica is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.