Jamaica weather averages for holidays in 2017/2018

Check Jamaica weather averages before you book your next holiday in 2017/2018. Today's maximum temperature in Jamaica is expected to be 34°C, while the average maximum temperature in August is 32°C. The holiday weather guide shown below is for Montego Bay.

Now Today
- 34
- 4
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Usually in August
- 32
- 23
- 8
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Outlook Tomorrow
- 31
- 6
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Jamaica weather averages

Check Jamaica weather averages before you book your next holiday. The warmest months in Jamaica are July and August with an average maximum temperature of 32°C. The sunniest months are February, March, April, July and August with on average 8 hours of bright sunshine per day. The months with the least number of days with some rain are February and March with 6 days. The sea is at its warmest in Jamaica in June, July, August, September, October and November with an average sea temperature of 29°C. The Jamaica weather averages shown below are for Montego Bay.

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

29
Jan
29
Feb
30
Mar
30
Apr
30
May
31
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
31
Sep
31
Oct
30
Nov
29
Dec

Hours of sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

Days with some rainfall

8
Jan
6
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
12
May
13
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
14
Sep
16
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec

Sea temperature (°C)

27
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
28
May
29
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
29
Sep
29
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec

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Jamaica weather today

Here is the weather in Jamaica today, Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Expect isolated thunderstorms in Jamaica with a maximum temperature of 34°C, high levels of heat & humidity and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 10-20 mm of rainfall expected with 69% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the east. The weather forecast shown below is for Montego Bay.

34
°C maximum temperature
27
°C minimum temperature
isolated thunderstorms
4
hours of sunshine
69
% chance of some rain
<20
mm of rainfall expected
H
high heat & humidity
14
kph wind from E

5-day weather forecast

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Jamaica weather overview

Jamaica is a large, mountainous tropical island that lies to the south of Cuba and west of Haiti. Its Blue Mountains tower up to 2,700m (7,500 ft) and their northern slopes get substantial rainfall all year. Kingston's sheltered south coast and the popular tourist resorts of the north coast are much dryer. Most rain falls between May and October and there is the risk of a passing hurricane during the latter part of this period.

Temperatures are consistently hot with an average of 8 hours of daily sunshine throughout the year and sea breezes help to counter the effects of heat and humidity.

What to pack for Jamaica weather

Take light clothing of natural fibre to keep your cool in the moist heat, and take warmer cover-ups for the winter evenings and trips to higher ground.

Tropical storm risk: Jamaica hurricane season

% of month affected by tropical storms

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The Jamaica tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season for Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Jamaica holiday weather averages by month

Check Jamaica holiday weather averages for a particular month by selecting from the list below. Monthly weather guides include figures for temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours and sea temperature plus daily sunrise & sunset times.

Compare Jamaica weather with the USA

Below the Jamaica weather chart shows maximum daytime temperature for Jamaica (Montego Bay) and the USA (Washington). For more weather parameters or to change the destinations shown visit the comparison weather tool.