Weather in October in Jamaica
Planning a journey to Jamaica this October 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 October?
October in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Pleasant Hill at 29°C to very warm in Mandeville at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mandeville and 26°C in Pleasant Hill. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.To explore the conditions in Jamaica in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Negril with an average of 116 mm to heavy rainfall in Pleasant Hill with 202 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Montego Bay. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Jamaica's conditions throughout the year, check out our Jamaica climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?
Montego Bay
In October Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kingston
In October Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Negril
In October Negril generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ocho Rios
In October Ocho Rios generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Port Antonio
In October Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Jamaica?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Jamaica due to the typically unpleasant 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 weather in May and September tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Jamaica.
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