Portland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Portland, Jamaica in January.

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Port Antonio

Planning a journey to Portland, Jamaica this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Portland in January

Portland, Jamaica is a region in Jamaica. January in Portland generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Port Antonio. During this period, Port Antonio experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portland, Jamaica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in) in Port Antonio.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Port Antonio enjoys about 257 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Portland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Portland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Antonio)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Portland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Portland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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).

Popular Destinations in Portland

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Portland, Jamaica?

Port Antonio

In January Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
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Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Portland, in Jamaica.

In our records: Jamaica January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Jamaica in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Jamaica was 22°C (72°F) in Runaway Bay on January 11, 2010.

Portland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Portland, Jamaica in January?

In January, Portland, Jamaica generally has perfect weather conditions. Port Antonio sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Portland, Jamaica in January?

In Port Antonio, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Portland, Jamaica get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Port Antonio averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Portland, Jamaica.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Portland, Jamaica?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Portland, Jamaica. Typically, the climate in Port Antonio is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Portland, Jamaica is in January, February, March and April with generally perfect weather in Port Antonio. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Portland.

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