Yearly weather and climate in Kingston, Jamaica

The yearly weather in Kingston runs from around 20°C in February to 31°C in July. January is the driest month at 13 rainy days; August the wettest at 25. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.8 hours of clear skies in Apr, but only 9.1 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Nov (241mm over 22 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 8°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Kingston, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 2984°2068°13Jan
  2. 2984°2067°16Feb
  3. 2985°2068°18Mar
  4. 3086°2170°20Apr
  5. 3087°2272°19May
  6. 3188°2373°19Jun
  7. 3189°2373°21Jul
  8. 3188°2374°25Aug
  9. 3187°2373°25Sep
  10. 3086°2373°25Oct
  11. 2985°2271°22Nov
  12. 2984°2170°16Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 13 days (47mm); Aug the wettest at 25 days (190mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Kingston
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan29°C20°C1347mm
Feb29°C20°C1669mm
Mar29°C20°C1884mm
Apr30°C21°C20120mm
May30°C22°C19128mm
Jun31°C23°C19141mm
Jul31°C23°C21199mm
Aug31°C23°C25190mm
Sep31°C23°C25181mm
Oct30°C23°C25171mm
Nov29°C22°C22241mm
Dec29°C21°C1675mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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