January Rainfall and Precipitation in Jamaica
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Jamaica in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Jamaica
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Popular cities in Jamaica
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- Belfast
- Black River
- Bluefields
- Boscobel
- Cherryfield
- Discovery Bay
- Duncans
- Falmouth
- Green Island
- Hopewell
- Kew
- Kingston
- Little Bay
- Mammee Bay
- Mandeville
- Mavis Bank
- Montego Bay
- Mount Pleasant
- Negril
- Newcastle
- Ocho Rios
- Oracabessa
- Orange Bay
- Pleasant Hill
- Port Antonio
- Port Maria
- Priory
- Runaway Bay
- Saint Annʼs Bay
- Santa Cruz
- Silver Hill
- Spanish Town
- St Mary
- Trafalgar
- Treasure Beach
- Whitehouse
Jamaica precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Jamaica receive in January?
Montego Bay stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 54 mm (2.1 in).
How many days does it rain in Jamaica in January?
On average, Montego Bay has about 8 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Jamaica?
January is generally a drier month for Jamaica, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in January in Jamaica?
Looking at our data, Port Antonio tops the wettest-cities list in Jamaica for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 95 mm (3.7 in).
What is the driest city in January in Jamaica?
The driest place is Treasure Beach with an average rainfall of 16 mm (0.6 in) according to our data.
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