Jamaica travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Jamaica with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Jamaica.

Essential travel guide
Weather & climate
Travel advice
Travel health
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FAQs

Jamaica travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Jamaica with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Jamaica - quick facts
Flight time^✝	10 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Jamaican Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (110V)
Driving side	Left

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Jamaica tourist information

Jamaica Tourist Board

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Jamaica weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	84	84	86	86	86	88	90	90	88	88	86	84
Hours of sunshine (daily)	7	8	8	8	7	7	8	8	7	6	7	7
Days with some rainfall	8	6	6	7	12	13	13	13	14	16	11	9
Sea temperature °F	81	81	81	81	82	84	84	84	84	84	84	82

The Jamaica weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Montego Bay.

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Jamaica travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Jamaica from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Jamaica - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Jamaica - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Jamaica - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Jamaica - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Jamaica - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Jamaica - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Jamaica.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

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Jamaica travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Jamaica with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Jamaica - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Jamaica - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Jamaica - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Jamaica, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jamaica travel features

Do you want to learn more about Jamaica? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Jamaica.

Jamaica FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Jamaica including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Jamaica?

Jamaica is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Jamaica.

Check out Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica for more information.