Weather in January in Jamaica
Planning a getaway to Jamaica this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Jamaica in January?
January in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Port Antonio at 27°C to very warm in Mandeville at 30°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Mandeville and 23°C in Port Antonio. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Montego Bay.For specific regional insights in Jamaica, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Treasure Beach with an average of 16 mm to moderate rainfall in Port Antonio with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Jamaica climate page.
Where to go in Jamaica in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jamaica, check out our Jamaica's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?
Montego Bay
In January Montego Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kingston
In January Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Negril
In January Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ocho Rios
In January Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Port Antonio
In January Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Jamaica?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Jamaica with overall perfect weather in Montego Bay.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Jamaica.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica.
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