Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72–84°F | 8h | Moderate (50mm) | Peak | Peak dry season: warm sun, calm seas and prime reef days along the north coast. |
| February | 72–84°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Peak | Bright, breezy and dry—classic beach-and-cliff-jumping weather. |
| March | 72–85°F | 8h | Low (45mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and sunny with the sea at its clearest. |
| April | 73–86°F | 8h | Moderate (70mm) | Peak | Hot and lively as Jamaica Carnival brings soca to the streets. |
| May | 74–87°F | 8h | High (140mm) | Shoulder | First rains green the hills; beaches quieten and rates dip. |
| June | 75–89°F | 8h | Moderate (95mm) | Shoulder | Hot summer sun with brief afternoon showers and value pricing. |
| July | 75–90°F | 8h | Moderate (70mm) | Shoulder | Reggae Sumfest turns Montego Bay into one big stage. |
| August | 75–90°F | 8h | High (110mm) | Off-Peak | Hot, humid and festive—Emancipendence celebrations, storm risk rising. |
| September | 74–89°F | 7h | High (150mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest, quietest month—empty beaches and deep hurricane-season deals. |
| October | 74–88°F | 7h | High (185mm) | Off-Peak | Lush and rainy with the year's best all-inclusive bargains. |
| November | 73–86°F | 7h | Moderate (105mm) | Shoulder | Drying out and cooling down as Restaurant Week fires up the kitchens. |
| December | 72–85°F | 7h | Moderate (65mm) | Peak | Dry season returns for warm, sunny, festive holiday weeks. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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