Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
110mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
74
Very good
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.
Map
Compare Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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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