Jamaica weather in April
Are you planning a trip to Jamaica in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Jamaica in April?
April in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Pleasant Hill at 28°C to very warm in Mandeville at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Mandeville and 25°C in Pleasant Hill. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negril with an average of 34 mm to high rainfall in Montego Bay with 102 mm. Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys close to 253 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jamaica in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jamaica climate page.
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Average weather in Montego Bay
In April Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kingston
In April Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Negril
In April Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ocho Rios
In April Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Port Antonio
In April Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Jamaica?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Montego Bay, April might be a good time to visit Jamaica.
On average, the best time to visit Jamaica is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Montego Bay. On the other hand, the months of May and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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