Jamaica has warm weather all year with two broad dry windows from December to April and in parts of July. Short rain bursts are common in late spring and again in early fall. Peak travel lines up with the driest weeks and school holidays. If you want value and fewer people, pick the shoulder months and aim for early starts each day.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June to November, with the greatest risk in August, September, and October. Most days are still fine for normal plans. Build in flexible dates, choose rooms with free change policies, and check operator weather terms if you book boat trips.
January. Dry, breezy, and popular. Book early for Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios.
February. Similar to January with calm seas. Great for snorkeling and reef trips.
March. Warm and busy around spring break. Reserve tours ahead.
April. Warm with short showers late month. Prices soften after Easter.
May. Start of the first rainy spell with quick showers. Gardens are lush and crowds thin.
June. Warm and humid with afternoon rain in places. Good value for couples and small groups.
July. Hot with light winds in the morning. Family season and water sports shine early in the day.
August. Hot with higher storm attention. Plan indoor or shaded afternoons.
September. Quietest month for tourism. Best hotel deals, but watch forecasts.
October. Rain risk remains, yet many days clear by midday. Waterfalls are strong.
November. Transition back to drier weather. Shoulder pricing returns and seas begin to settle.
December. Early month offers value, then peak rates from mid month with festive events.