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Negril Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Negril has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Negril experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Negril receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 725 mm annually. The climate in Negril shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 19 mm of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Negril Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

If you're planning a trip to Negril, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in April at 8.4 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.0 hours in September, it maintains a sunny destination year-round. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Forecast for Negril

Sat   Jan 11
33°C | 22°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
31°C | 23°C
NE 4 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
33°C | 23°C
E 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Negril in Jamaica

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Negril have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Negril?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Negril?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Negril?
    September tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Negril?
    January is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Negril?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 253 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.