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When to go · Jamaica

Jamaica, month by month

The best months for Jamaica: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatDry and breezy; Rebel Salute festival in St Ann (check); prime beach season.North coast and west: best weather · Kingston and the south: best weather · Blue Mountains: coolCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatDry; Bob Marley's birthday events on 6 February; Reggae Month.North coast and west: best weather · Kingston and the south: best weather · Blue Mountains: coolCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGreatDry and warm; spring break crowds in Negril late in the month.North coast and west: best weather · Kingston and the south: best weather · Blue Mountains: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatEaster peak and Carnival road marches in Kingston; hotter by month's end.North coast and west: best weather · Kingston and the south: fine · Blue Mountains: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedFirst rainy season with heavy showers; lower rates.North coast and west: rainy · Kingston and the south: rainy · Blue Mountains: rainyCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGoodHot and good value; hurricane season opens but early storms are rare.North coast and west: fine · Kingston and the south: hot · Blue Mountains: rainyCrowds: Medium
  7. JulyGoodHot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.North coast and west: hot · Kingston and the south: hot · Blue Mountains: fineCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustMixedIndependence (6 Aug) celebrations; hurricane risk rising — flexible bookings.North coast and west: storm or typhoon risk · Kingston and the south: storm or typhoon risk · Blue Mountains: rainyCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberMixedPeak storm month; some resorts close for maintenance.North coast and west: storm or typhoon risk · Kingston and the south: storm or typhoon risk · Blue Mountains: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedWettest month and high storm risk; Melissa struck on 28 October 2025.North coast and west: storm or typhoon risk · Kingston and the south: storm or typhoon risk · Blue Mountains: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  11. NovemberMixedRains ease late in the month; hurricane season ends 30 Nov.North coast and west: rainy · Kingston and the south: fine · Blue Mountains: rainyCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatDry season returns; Christmas and New Year are the priciest weeks.North coast and west: best weather · Kingston and the south: best weather · Blue Mountains: coolCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
North coast and westMontego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port AntonioBestBestBestBestWetOKHotStormStormStormWetBest
Kingston and the southKingston, Treasure Beach, Black RiverBestBestBestOKWetHotHotStormStormStormOKBest
Blue MountainsHollywell, Mavis Bank, Blue Mountain PeakCoolCoolBestBestWetWetOKWetStormStormWetCool