Kingston in January
3.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
9Rainy days (89 mm)
9:16 hDaylight
07:27Sunrise · 16:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -7°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 8°C | -2°C | 105 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.0 |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 103 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 99 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 110 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 28°C | 18°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 27°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 23°C | 13°C | 110 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 16°C | 7°C | 120 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 106 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kingston in January?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Kingston?
The best months are September, July, August, June.