Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Ocho Rios, Jamaica in January
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 164mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
164mm
Sun
7h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
70
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 164mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ocho Rios, Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January164mm average rain
January sits near Ocho Rios' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to April and June to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7 hours average sun
January sits close to Ocho Rios' 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
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January70 weather score
January sits close to Ocho Rios' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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