Jamaica

Jamaica Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jamaica in January.

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Montego Bay Kingston Negril Ocho Rios

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 to Expect 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 (81°F) to very warm in Mandeville at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Mandeville and 23°C (73°F) 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 (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Port Antonio with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Montego Bay gets approximately 228 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jamaica — and find the best time to visit. (based on Montego Bay)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jamaica in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jamaica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jamaica

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Jamaica?

Temperature range in Jamaica (January)

Precipitation variation in Jamaica (January)

Montego Bay

In January Montego Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montego Bay →

Kingston

In January Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kingston →

Negril

In January Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Negril →

Ocho Rios

In January Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ocho Rios →

Port Antonio

In January Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Jamaica January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Jamaica in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Jamaica was 22°C (72°F) in Runaway Bay on January 11, 2010.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jamaica in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montego Bay 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Kingston 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Negril 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Port Antonio 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Mandeville 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)

Jamaica weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jamaica in January?

Jamaica typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Montego Bay average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Jamaica in January?

In Montego Bay, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does Jamaica get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Jamaica during January, with Montego Bay averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is January a Good 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, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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