Best time to go to Kingston Average weather of Kingston, Jamaica

When is the best time to go to Kingston?

When is the best time to go to Kingston? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Kingston are January and February
On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
The rainiest months are May, September and October
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round

Annual weather in Kingston

For full information about the climate and weather in Kingston a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	23°C/27°C	122mm	good weather	Kingston in january
February	23°C/27°C	114mm	good weather	Kingston in february
March	24°C/28°C	137mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in march
April	25°C/29°C	190mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in april
May	26°C/30°C	354mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in may
June	27°C/30°C	294mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in june
July	27°C/31°C	286mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in july
August	27°C/31°C	306mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in august
September	27°C/32°C	332mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in september
October	26°C/30°C	386mm	bad weather	Kingston in october
November	25°C/29°C	237mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in november
December	24°C/28°C	178mm	tolerable weather	Kingston in december

Weather and climate in Kingston

Kingston enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kingston is 29°C (ranging from 27°C in january to 32°C in september). Annual rainfall is 2933mm, with a minimum of 114mm in february and a maximum of 386mm in october.

Between the months of january and may the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 26°C.
In june the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 34°C and you can expect to have 294mm of rainfall/month during this period.
In july the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 27°C and it rains about 45% of the time in july.
Between the months of august and october the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 27°C and it rains in october about 386mm.
Between the months of november and december the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 28°C°C.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kingston

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kingston: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kingston

Find out when Kingston has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kingston

Very low season in Kingston
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, May, June, September and October.
Low season in Kingston
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and November.
High season in Kingston
The number of visitors to Kingston is high in: July.
Peak season in Kingston
The largest number of tourists visiting Kingston is during: August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kingston month by month

Jamaica: get the best price!

Search for flights at the best price

Try it! The search engine checks several airline and travel agents to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your hotel room

Try it out! This search engine queries multiple sites such as Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Expedia to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your car rental

Try it out! This search engine queries hundreds of car rental agencies to guarantee you the best price!

Try it out! Save money by using this comparison tool that searches through hundreds of travel agencies to find the best deals for your next trip: packages including flights and hotels at the best price!

Best time for low prices in Kingston

Average prices of hotels in Kingston month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kingston. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room

Average price for flights to Kingston

A return flight between London and Kingston is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 868 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 565 more for your airline ticket to Kingston if you go in august.

Find the best price for your flight Flight prices to Kingston

Average price of hiring a car in Kingston

On average, it costs $ 112 per day to hire a car in Kingston. This price varies by $ 40 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 91 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 130.

Find the best price for your car rental