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When is the best time to visit Kingston?
In general the best time to visit Kingston is probably January, February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kingston in different months
This is the average weather in Kingston for each month based on historic data:
In January, February the weather is great. There are an average of 9 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +72°F to +82°F.
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during July.
In October the weather is average. Expect around 13 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 133 mm in October.
Climate in Kingston
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kingston for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +91°F | +91°F | +91°F | +95°F | +93°F | +97°F | +102°F | +95°F | +97°F | +93°F | +95°F | +93°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +66°F | +64°F | +68°F | +70°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +70°F | +66°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +83°F | +85°F | +85°F | +85°F | +86°F | +87°F | +87°F | +85°F | +84°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 29 | 50 | 105 | 70 | 49 | 88 | 132 | 133 | 73 | 27 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kingston during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kingston is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +72°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Kingston during the whole year:
Kingston achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +85°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +80°F in average.
When can you swim in Kingston?
You can swim in Kingston from January to December:
- In May - December the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - April the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kingston looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kingston is October with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kingston during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 16 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 13 rainy days and 133 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kingston:
What is the hottest month in Kingston?
The hottest month in Kingston is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Kingston?
The coldest month in Kingston is January with minimum temperatures of +72°F.
Is Kingston worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kingston usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +88°F and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kingston?
if you're looking to visit Kingston when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 16 mm of rain.
Other cities in Jamaica
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Monthly weather in Kingston
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kingston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.