Climate of Kingston, Jamaica
Area-weighted average across Kingston. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kingston, a subdivision of Jamaica, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24°C / 75.2°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July, with rainfall from 50 mm / 2 in to 202 mm / 8 in depending on the season (1307 mm / 51.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75.2°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| March | 24.5°C76.1°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 25.1°C77.2°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| May | 25.7°C78.3°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.3°C77.5°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kingston?
Kingston, Jamaica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and the driest is February at 50 mm / 2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kingston?
Kingston, Jamaica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24°C / 75.2°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1307 mm / 51.5 in, with the wettest month being October (202 mm / 8 in) and the driest February (50 mm / 2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kingston?
The hottest month in Kingston is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Kingston?
The coldest month in Kingston is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24°C / 75.2°F.
When does it rain most in Kingston?
The wettest month in Kingston is October, averaging about 202 mm / 8 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 50 mm / 2 in.