Climate of Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Point-value climate at Kingston (Kingston, Jamaica). Population approximately 937,700.
Located in Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 937,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 45 mm / 1.8 in (February) to 172 mm / 6.8 in (October) — about 1149 mm / 45.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Jamaica, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kingston's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| February | 25°C77°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 25.9°C78.6°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kingston?
Kingston does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kingston's warmest month is July at an average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 45 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kingston?
Kingston, in Kingston, Jamaica, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1149 mm / 45.2 in, with the wettest month being October (172 mm / 6.8 in) and the driest February (45 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Kingston in July?
The average temperature in Kingston in July is 27.5°C / 81.5°F, with rainfall of about 59 mm / 2.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kingston?
The driest month in Kingston is February, with about 45 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25°C / 77°F.
When is the wettest month in Kingston?
The wettest month in Kingston is October, with approximately 172 mm / 6.8 in of average monthly rainfall.