Jamaica Weather - When to Go, When to Stay Away

Jamaica weather will be favorable for vacationersTotal annual rainfall is about 32 inches, slightly below
most months of the year, but there are times when itthe norm for the region, while it rains an average of
makes sense to avoid this popular tropical island.about eight days a month.
The island is famous for its people, culture and thickRainfall is light from December through April. It picks
tropical vegetation, as well as its numerous all-inclusiveup in May to about four inches, making that month
resorts. Other draws include the capital city ofless than ideal for a vacation. It declines in June and
Kingston and Dunn's River Falls, a 600-foot cascadingJuly and starts to increase again in August.
waterfall that thousands of visitors climb every year.October has the highest amount of rainfall during the
It also is popular because it is easy to reach for mostyear at seven inches total, and the island typically has
American tourists. Jamaica is only 600 miles south of14 rain days. The second worst month for rain is
Miami, FL, which makes it a quick flight compared toSeptember and the third is May.
other Caribbean destinations.July is the most popular month for visits to Jamaica.
In a typical month, the average high temperature isThanks to heavy rain, September and October are the
about 89 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Worldleast popular months.
Meteorological Organization. The average lowPeople thinking about a Jamaica vacation will find
temperature is about 73 degrees.that December through April, June and July are the
Average daytime temperatures hit a high point of 90best months to go. The months to stay away
degrees or more in June through August. In contrast,because of heavy rain are September, November,
it averages about 87 degrees from December toMay and especially October.
March.