Trelawny Weather in January

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

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Runaway Bay Falmouth

Planning a trip to Trelawny, Jamaica this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Trelawny in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Runaway Bay. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Runaway Bay.

For specific regional insights in Trelawny, Jamaica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Falmouth with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Runaway Bay with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Runaway Bay sees close to 228 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Trelawny by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Trelawny - and find the best time to visit. (based on Runaway Bay)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Trelawny in January

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

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 Trelawny

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

Temperature range in Trelawny (January)

Precipitation variation in Trelawny (January)

Runaway Bay

In January Runaway Bay 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
80 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 Trelawny in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Runaway Bay 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Falmouth 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Trelawny weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Trelawny, Jamaica typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Runaway Bay average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Runaway Bay averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Not particularly. Runaway Bay averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Trelawny, Jamaica.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Trelawny, Jamaica?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Trelawny, Jamaica with overall excellent weather in Runaway Bay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Trelawny, Jamaica is in January, February, March, April and December with generally excellent weather in Runaway Bay. In contrast, May, August, September and October tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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