When is the best time to go to Kingston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kingston, Jamaica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kingston
Kingston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kingston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 56mm | 7.7hrs | 12hrs |
The weather in January in Kingston is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kingston with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 52mm | 8hrs | 12.3hrs |
February in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 39mm | 8.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Kingston is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
March is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 68mm | 8.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
Kingston's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
April is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 158mm | 7.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Kingston and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 145mm | 7.2hrs | 12hrs |
June in Kingston is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 92mm | 8.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
July in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 157mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Kingston is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 188mm | 6.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
Kingston's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 280mm | 6.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Kingston and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 167mm | 6.8hrs | 12hrs |
The weather in November in Kingston is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 91mm | 7hrs | 12.3hrs |
December in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
December is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kingston weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 280mm 11ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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