Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Kingston, Jamaica Average Monthly Weather
Weather score70Very good annual avg
Best months: March, April, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 2213mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
2213mm
Annual total
Sun
6.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
70
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h 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 Kingston, Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August is close to Kingston's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
August212mm average rain
August sits near Kingston's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, July, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.1 hours average sun
August sits close to Kingston's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary 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 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August67 weather score
August sits close to Kingston'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.
