The climate of Jamaica
The current climate in Jamaica features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Jamaica, Cuba.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Jamaica in recent years was 47°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in January 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Jamaica receives 789 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Cuba? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, or explore other destinations in Cuba.
Best time to visit Jamaica?
The best time to visit Jamaica for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Jamaica.
Climate Table of Jamaica
The climate table of Jamaica shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 115 | 59 | 47 | 74 | 109 | 118 | 74 | 36 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Jamaica, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Jamaica
Yearly Temperature in Jamaica
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Jamaica, Cuba. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Jamaica
Total Yearly Precipitation in Jamaica
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Jamaica, Cuba. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Jamaica
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Average weather in Jamaica by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jamaica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.