When to go · Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, month by month
The best months for Ocho Rios: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Sep, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).29 °C / 22 °C, 6 rain days84 °F / 72 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).29 °C / 22 °C, 5 rain days84 °F / 72 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).30 °C / 23 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 73 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).30 °C / 23 °C, 6 rain days86 °F / 73 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: First rainy season with heavy showers; lower rates.31 °C / 24 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Hot and good value; hurricane season opens but early storms are rare.31 °C / 25 °C, 9 rain days88 °F / 77 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.32 °C / 25 °C, 8 rain days90 °F / 77 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Independence (6 Aug) celebrations; hurricane risk rising — flexible bookings.32 °C / 25 °C, 9 rain days90 °F / 77 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (peak hurricane season); cruise-ship days year-round if you want the falls to yourself.31 °C / 25 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 77 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (peak hurricane season); cruise-ship days year-round if you want the falls to yourself.31 °C / 24 °C, 13 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (peak hurricane season); cruise-ship days year-round if you want the falls to yourself.30 °C / 24 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 75 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).29 °C / 23 °C, 7 rain days84 °F / 73 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday