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Jamaica weather in September

Planning a getaway to Jamaica this September 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 September?

September in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

During the day the temperature is warm in Belfast at 30°C and very warm in Mandeville at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mandeville and 26°C in Belfast. 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.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oracabessa with an average of 113 mm to heavy rainfall in Hopewell with 214 mm. Meanwhile, Montego Bay enjoys close to 210 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 September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jamaica climate page.

Where to go in Jamaica in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Jamaica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Jamaica

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?

Average weather in Montego Bay

In September Montego Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montego Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
238 hours 
170 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
214 mm 
14 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
217 hours 
189 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Montego Bay

Average weather in Kingston

In September Kingston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kingston
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
156 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kingston

Average weather in Negril

In September Negril generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Negril
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
31°C 
27°C 
238 hours 
83 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
27°C 
210 hours 
117 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C 
27°C 
217 hours 
116 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Negril

Average weather in Ocho Rios

In September Ocho Rios generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ocho Rios
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
91 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
140 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
156 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Ocho Rios

Average weather in Port Antonio

In September Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Port Antonio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
263 hours 
119 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
25°C 
228 hours 
154 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
192 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Port Antonio

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jamaica.

Is September the best time to visit Jamaica?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Montego Bay, September may not be the ideal time to visit Jamaica.

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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