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When to go · Negril

Negril in January

Great month. Inside Negril's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
29°C / 18°C
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
Jamaica overall
Prices
High
Jamaica overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Negril

Inside Negril's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • NegrilHighs around 29 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 5 days
  • North coast and west, Jamaica · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniobest weather

    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.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jamaica overall
High
Prices · Jamaica overall
High

Jamaica overall: Dry and breezy; Rebel Salute festival in St Ann (check); prime beach season.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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