Best Time to Visit Jamaica: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Jamaica: September, June, July, August.
- Best months for Jamaica: September, June, July, August.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, August, April.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -2°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 5°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 14°C | 7°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 20°C | 13°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 25°C | 18°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 94 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 27°C | 21°C | 98 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 18°C | 11°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 12°C | 6°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 7°C | 1°C | 105 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The best months are September, June, July, August.
When is the rainy season in Jamaica?
The wettest months are May, August, April.