Jamaica climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Jamaica. Kingston has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw).
Climate of Kingston at a glance
The year average in Kingston is 27 °C81 °F. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of 24 °C75 °F. About 926 mm36 in of precipitation falls in a year. October is the wettest month and February the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are December–April.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Jamaica does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Jamaica: Kingston. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Kingston?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 24 °C75 °F.
When does it rain the most in Kingston?
October is the wettest month, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 926 mm36 in.
When is the best time to visit Kingston?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are December–April. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Jamaica
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 27 | 30 | 24 | 926 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Other cities over 100,000 people
These cities share a NASA POWER grid cell with a larger place, so their averages are shown on that page:
- Spanish Town → data of Kingston
- Portmore → data of Kingston
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.