Kingston Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kingston, Jamaica is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kingston compares to cities worldwide.
Kingston Monthly Temperatures
In Kingston temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) in August to 23°C (73°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kingston by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 263 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Kingston Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Kingston spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Kingston vs Jamaica
The map below shows the annual temperature across Jamaica. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kingston vs World: Temperature Compared
Kingston's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kingston?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kingston, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 73% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 76% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Kingston's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kingston climate page.
