Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Jamaica Average Monthly Weather
Weather score70Good annual avg
Best months: March, April, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1820mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
1820mm
Annual total
Sun
7h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
70
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 261mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October30°C average high
October is close to Jamaica's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October261mm average rain
October is one of Jamaica's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.2 hours average sun
October is one of Jamaica's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October30°C average sea
October is one of Jamaica's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October60 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Jamaica
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