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Weather in August in Jamaica

Planning a journey to Jamaica this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Jamaica in August?

August in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Belfast at 30°C to very warm in Mandeville at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mandeville and 26°C in Belfast. In Jamaica, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Treasure Beach with an average of 73 mm to heavy rainfall in Hopewell with 173 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Montego Bay usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jamaica in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jamaica climate page.

Where to go in Jamaica in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Jamaica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?

Montego Bay

In August Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Montego Bay
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<<   July July
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32°C 
25°C 
251 hours 
139 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
26°C 
238 hours 
170 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
214 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Montego Bay

Kingston

In August Kingston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kingston
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
264 hours 
61 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Kingston

Negril

In August Negril generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Negril
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<<   July July
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31°C 
27°C 
251 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
27°C 
238 hours 
83 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
27°C 
210 hours 
117 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Negril

Ocho Rios

In August Ocho Rios generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ocho Rios
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<<   July July
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32°C 
25°C 
264 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
91 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
140 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Ocho Rios

Port Antonio

In August Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Port Antonio
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
264 hours 
96 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
119 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
154 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Port Antonio

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jamaica.

Is August the best time to visit Jamaica?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Montego Bay, August 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. The weather in May and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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