Warm
Average highs sit around 31°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
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°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
August31°C average high
August is one of Jamaica's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August158mm average rain
August sits near Jamaica's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.4 hours average sun
August sits close to Jamaica's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August67 weather score
August sits close to Jamaica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
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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