When to go · Kingston
Kingston in December
Great month. Dry and comfortable; Christmas peak.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- High
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
Dry and comfortable; Christmas peak.
Weather in December
- KingstonHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Kingston and the south, Jamaica · Kingston, Treasure Beach, Black Riverbest weather
Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 32 °C in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 90 °F in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.
Dry season season
Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable weather; peak season.
Watch: Higher prices and full hotels.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas Grand Market
24 December · Downtown and shopping areas
Crowded streets; public holiday on 25 December.
Christmas and Boxing Day big impact
25–26 Dec · Jamaica
Grand Market street fairs on Christmas Eve; closures.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- High
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- High
Jamaica overall: Dry season returns; Christmas and New Year are the priciest weeks.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen