Ocho Rios weather in January (Jamaica)

Curious about the January weather in Ocho Rios? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Ocho Rios, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

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

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Ocho Rios in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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