Saint James Weather in January

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

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Montego Bay Falmouth

Considering a trip to Saint James, Jamaica this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Saint James in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Montego Bay. During this period, Montego Bay experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Saint James, Jamaica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 54 mm (2.1 in) in Montego Bay.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Montego Bay sees around 228 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Saint James in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Saint James

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Saint James, Jamaica?

Temperature range in Saint James (January)

Precipitation variation in Saint James (January)

Montego Bay

In January Montego Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montego Bay →

Falmouth

In January Falmouth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Falmouth →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Saint James, 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saint James in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montego Bay 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Falmouth 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Saint James weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint James, Jamaica in January?

January in Saint James, Jamaica brings perfect weather. In Montego Bay, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint James, Jamaica in January?

Daytime temperatures in Montego Bay peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Saint James, Jamaica get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saint James, Jamaica during January, with Montego Bay averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saint James, Jamaica?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Saint James, Jamaica. Typically, the climate in Montego Bay is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Montego Bay. On the other hand, the weather in May, September and October tend to be poor.

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