January verdict

Jamaica in January

Weather score74Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.

Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jamaica travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

110mm

Sun

7.1h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

74

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January29°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January110mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Jamaica's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.1 hours average sun

January 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

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January27°C average sea

January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.

Warmest seaJune to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January74 weather score

January scores above Jamaica's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July, and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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