In Ocho Rios, March brings high daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to 22°C (72°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the best months to visit Ocho Rios.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ocho Rios typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 24°C (75°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ocho Rios spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Ocho Rios between 1980 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Jamaica in March →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Montego Bay
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