When to go · Jamaica
Jamaica in July
Good month. Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Medium
- Jamaica
- Prices
- Medium
- Jamaica
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Jamaica
Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.
Weather in July
- North coast and west · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniohot
Dry, breezy winters around 28–30 °C; showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.
- Kingston and the south · Kingston, Treasure Beach, Black Riverhot
Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 32 °C in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.
- Blue Mountains · Hollywell, Mavis Bank, Blue Mountain Peakfine
Cool, 10–20 °C at altitude and near freezing on the peak at dawn; mist and rain most afternoons.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica
- Medium
- Prices · Jamaica
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen