Runaway Bay Temperature by Month
Runaway Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Runaway Bay Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Runaway Bay offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July and a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. At night, lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 22°C (72°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Runaway Bay by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 251 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Runaway Bay Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Runaway Bay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Runaway Bay 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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Runaway Bay vs World: Temperature Compared
Runaway Bay's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Runaway Bay?
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 Runaway Bay, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°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 Runaway Bay's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Runaway Bay climate page.
