When to go · Kingston
Kingston in February
Great month. Dry; Reggae Month events and Marley's birthday on 6 Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- High
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
Dry; Reggae Month events and Marley's birthday on 6 Feb.
Weather in February
- KingstonHighs around 30 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 3 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.
Reggae Month and Marley's birthday
February; 6 February · Kingston
Concerts and events; the Marley museum is busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- High
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- High
Jamaica overall: Dry; Bob Marley's birthday events on 6 February; Reggae Month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen