Jamaica weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Jamaica this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys close to 228 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 January, 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 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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