Ocho Rios weather in January (Jamaica)

Will it be warm or cold in Ocho Rios this January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ocho Rios during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 28°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 22°C. While the temperatures are lower than usual, the month maintains its warmth throughout.

Precipitation

Ocho Rios in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

With around 257 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ocho Rios climate page with graphs.

 

Ocho Rios, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kingston, Jamaica (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in January

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ocho Rios.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.