Westmoreland Weather in January

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

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Negril Little Bay

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

What to Expect in Westmoreland in January

Westmoreland, Jamaica is a region in Jamaica. January in Westmoreland generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Negril.

To explore the conditions in Westmoreland, Jamaica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 19 mm (0.7 in) in Negril. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Negril.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Negril gets approximately 228 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Westmoreland by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Westmoreland in January

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

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 Westmoreland

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

Temperature range in Westmoreland (January)

Precipitation variation in Westmoreland (January)

Negril

In January Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Little Bay

In January Little Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low 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
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 Westmoreland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Negril 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Little Bay 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Westmoreland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Westmoreland, Jamaica typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Negril average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Negril averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Westmoreland, Jamaica during January, with Negril averaging close to 19 mm (0.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Westmoreland, Jamaica?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Westmoreland, Jamaica with overall perfect weather in Negril. 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, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Negril. In contrast, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Westmoreland.

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