The weather in January in Jamaica
It's warm in January in Jamaica with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Jamaica. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Jamaica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2017, Jamaica reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Jamaica is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Jamaica
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Jamaica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Jamaica | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 64 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Jamaica with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Jamaica is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Jamaica is based on weather data from Montego Bay. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Jamaica to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Jamaica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Jamaica
Temperature in January in Jamaica over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Jamaica. 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Jamaica
Total precipitation in January in Jamaica over the years
Daily UV index in January in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Jamaica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.