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Ocho Rios Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ocho Rios maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ocho Rios temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ocho Rios experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1133 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Ocho Rios shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in October, with an average of 156 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in July at 8.8 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.5 hours in October, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kingston, Jamaica (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kingston, Jamaica (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Ocho Rios

Sunday
16 Feb
Rain
Rain
26°C
4.1 mm
Monday
17 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
28°C
0.9 mm
Tuesday
18 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
28°C
0.2 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ocho Rios in Jamaica

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Ocho Rios?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ocho Rios?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ocho Rios?
    October tops the wettest month list with 156 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ocho Rios?
    February is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ocho Rios?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 264 hours of sunshine.

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