Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Jamaica in October
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 261mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
261mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 261mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°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
October30°C average high
October is close to Jamaica's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October261mm average rain
October is one of Jamaica's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.2 hours average sun
October is one of Jamaica's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October30°C average sea
October is one of Jamaica's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October60 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April, July, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Jamaica
Marriott
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive - Adults OnlyMontego Bay, Jamaica
Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive ResortMontego Bay, Jamaica
Courtyard Kingston, JamaicaKingston, Jamaica
AC Hotel Kingston, JamaicaKingston, Jamaica
Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive ResortNegril, Hanover, Jamaica
Hideaway at Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults OnlyNegril, Hanover, Jamaica