The winter season in ocho rios experiences the least amount of rain fall when compared to other. Lodging prices have dropped after the end of high season. Historical data indicates that every year jamaica experiences a rainy season from september to november and from may to june. The last time april 2005 we went to jamaica it only rained one evening the entire nine nights were were there and it.
When it calls for rain it usually means rain for some period of time somewhere on the island. Apr 02, 2020 i have been to jamaica many times during rainy season. Jamaica weather jamaica, caribbean forecast tripadvisor. Didnt realize may was rainy season jamaica forum tripadvisor. With peak season weather and low season prices, may is one of the best months to visit jamaica. If you want to get married on the beeach my recommendation is go in march or april. During the rainy season it can rain during any part of the day but is most common in the late afternoon and early evening. Mar 28, 2020 jamaicas theatre season runs from december through may. The hurricane season officially runs from 1 june to 30 november, with august and september its peak months. The rest of the times like other poster said, it may rain for a few hours tops but not all day. We usually go to jamaica then because of that is the dry season and it is cooler. The rainy season in grand cayman usually kicks in may and lasts all the way up to october sometimes even november.
The month of may sees temperatures rising and the wet season edging into place throughout jamaica. The main difference between the seasons is found in rainfall and air humidity. Jamaicas climate stays fairly consistent throughout the year. May jamaica weather in may is both warmer and wetter. The numberone reason for the cool weather in ocho rios jamaica is the caribbean sea. Rainy season begins technically in may and runs through dec. No problem best time to go as its quieter and cheaper.
The winter months will see an average of 81 f of sea temperature. Visitors to montego bay during this time may see a little rain. Las vegas cafe rainy season in jamaica visiting caribbean. Many caribbean islands have a brief but light rainy season in may. Visitors to montego bay during this time may see a little rain, but any precipitation is likely to be shortlived, although possibly heavy at the time. Apr 14, 2020 may jamaica weather in may is both warmer and wetter. The montego bay rainy season generally accompanies the regions hurricane season, which runs from may to november.
Fall september through november fall daily highs range from 90. Additionally, the amount of precipitation fluctuates greatly. The rainy season varies from island to island, but generally starts in may and lasts until the end of december. I didnt realize may was the rainy season and booked our short trip from may 21 through may 25th. May is the beginning of the rainy season in jamaica. Most rainfall rainy season is seen in june, september and october. Climate and average monthly weather in runaway bay trelawny. Temperatures range between 80 and 90 degrees fahrenheit, with a tropical marine climate. The best time to visit jamaica is during the start of winter, november to middecember, with temperatures averaging 80f. Weather in ocho rios jamaica sunshine and cool breeze. Montego bay weather montego bay, saint james parish. My friend says plan on 20 minutesday every other day.
This section reports on the widearea average surface temperature of that water. Anguilla, located northeast in the chain of leeward islands, sees the lowest number of rain days at 40, followed closely by providenciales, turks and caicos at 43. A rainy season begins in may or june and extends through. The average increases to five inches, although the rain days drop to 10. Note too that the island experiences two rainy seasons. Rainy season gets underway in may on the island of jamaica, but that doesnt mean vacationers should stay away. But they do have a peak season, which is the busiest time to visit jamaica. May, traditionally, is one of the rainier months in jamaica, but that doesnt mean it rains all day for days on end. Even in winter, daytime temperatures are around 2730 c 8186 f and nighttime temperatures around 2023 c 6873 f. The sun is also getting warmer this time of year, and vacationers who like their weather more than just a. Oct 22, 2015 how the weather acts in jamaica s rainy season october. The majority of the time, the rainfall is moderate but at other times it is a heavy downpour that can last for days. In jamaica, the climate is tropical, hot all year round, with little difference between winter and summer just a few degrees.
The average may temperature is around the 27c mark, with an average high of a very warm 30c. The rainy season is may through october, with september and october being the wettest months, receiving about four inches of rain each. Rainfall is heaviest along the eastern edge of the islands north coast, with port antonio receiving the most intense downpours. Temperatures begin peaking in the upper 80s, and june signals the beginning of several months of severe tropical weather, which can occasionally cause problems with travel to jamaica, though such storms are rare in the early months of this season. Jamaicans will tell you that rains are brief and usually followed by sunshine, and that overcast days are rare. The thought of our trip being one where it rains every day is depressing. The rainy season is just beginning in june on jamaica and the weather is beginning to heat up a bit in more ways than one. Montego bay is located near a large body of water e. Now, depending on where you decide to go, youll be welcomed with an awesome experience. However, june is the start of hurricane season on the island but the chance of one in. There is also a chance of hurricanes in jamaica, and travelers should know the local weather onisland to prepare in advance for their trip. Frequent showers are accompanied by probability of hurricanes.
Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. How the weather acts in jamaicas rainy season october. Best time to visit jamaica 2020 hurricane season 101 holidays. I heard after it was booked, of course that may was their rainy season. Jamaica is known for having warm weather all yearround, though the country does have a rainy season that occurs twice a year. The best time to visit ocho rios, jamaica for weather, safety. The hurricane season which streches from june november isnt much of a rainy season. Rain season in jamaica, the caribbean flooding and rainfalls. However, it must be emphasized that we often experience many days of sunshine during this socalled rainy season. Late may weather anybody daily downpours supporting the statistics that may has twice as much rain as april. Januaryjanuary is probably the coldest month to visit jamaica, and it is also one of the busiest months also. Jamaica rainy season update 2017 driving from porus to cool oasis clarendon.
Jamaica tends not to be so badly affected by tropical storms as other, more northerly caribbean islands. Expect some precipitation since you are still in the rainy season. Weather in mayjune jamaica message board tripadvisor. The other months, also called the dry season, have much less rain and humidity. The hurricane season the curse of jamaican weather, the hurricane season, officially lasts from june 1 to november 30 but theres no need for panic. The rainy season is still a while away and rainfall levels are. May, based on historical averages, is the short rainy season jamaica has 2 rainy seasons each year. The sun is also getting warmer this time of year, and vacationers who like their weather more than just a little warm may find may to be an appealing option. Rainy season is in fact may to november actuallywith hurricane season july, aug, sept, oct. What is the best time of year to go to runaway bay in jamaica. The journey would have been so much more entertaining in nonrainy season.
The rain tends to fall in the afternoon, and the weather moves quickly, so it usually doesnt. Amongst countries in the map above, the average number of rainy days is 149, with a wide variance. If you are trying to avoid the rainy season in winter, then ocho rios is just for you. For better weather, but on the hot side, try late june. November or december, with the heaviest rains in september and. Rainfall in jamaica is highest between june and november, typically peaking during october and november. The best time to visit jamaica is november to middecember.
Dec 25, 2006 i am answering as one who lives in jamaica. During my lifertime over 20 years we have had hurricanes in july and september. The month of may is the first and shortest rainy season in jamaica. Which month has the best weather conditions in jamaica. Visitors will come in contact with temperatures of around 25c, making getting around jamaica.
While the caribbean is generally sunny throughout the year, the region also receives a substantial amount of rainfall. My fiance and i are going to montego bay, jamaica for our honeymoon on may 23rd and getting back june 1st. Summers june to august are warmer, bringing a slight increase in rainfall. The national pantomime, a central main event of the season, has been running annually since the 1940s. The rainy months, also called the rainy season, are generally from the end of april, or early may, until the end of september or early october. The temperature still tends to be reasonably hot and enjoyable, even when it rains. May 19, 2017 rain and more rain every day in jamaica. Like the majority of the caribbean, jamaica has a rainy season, running from may to november. Between the months of june and december the island of jamaica receives a substantial amount of rainfall. The majority of the time, the rainfall is moderate but at other times it is. Jun 30, 2017 jamaican restaurants by the seaside las vegas cafe. In the month of may, jamaicas warm climate gets hotter and slightly wetter as the rainy season arrives on the island. It will be somewhere between mid may and late june.
April is a bit warmer with average daytime temperature about 26 c 79 f also this the last dry month in jamaica. Jamaicas theatre season runs from december through may. We have been going to negril since the late 80s and have had very few rainy days, been almost every month of the year and you may get a few showers but they dont last long, jamaica has two rainy periods annually. Out of the atlantic hurricane season, away from the rainy season, january weather in jamaica enjoys much cooler temperatures compared to the other months, while still being very warm indeed. But dont worry that itll make your holiday a washout showers tend to be short blasts in the afternoon, followed by sunshine. June august is fairly slow season for tourism in ocho rios, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.
Jamaica rainy season update 2017 driving from porus to cool. Went off the resort to some little bars and really have some fun memmories of that day. Monsoon months with a total population of only 52k people, this is the biggest of the worldfamous cayman islands. Now, im all for this positive attitude and find the term liquid sunshine sort of cute but has anybody been to jamaica during the later half of the month of may. The warmest month is july with an average maximum temperature of 31c 88f. Jamaica averages four inches of rain, but it also has 12 days of rain, which is one of the highest levels of the year. During the hurricane season you can experience glorious sunshine or dramatic hurricanes. Peak season begins middecember and ends midapril, which is a great time to vacation in jamaica if you dont mind the crowds. Thats when the islands already beautiful weather ranging from mid70s to the high 80s all. The average surface water temperature in montego bay is essentially constant during may, remaining around 83f throughout. The rainy season in jamaica is a time of year that some jamaicans do not look forward to. The pantomime is a play which is usually a musical comedy making satirical reference to jamaican culture, folklore, as well as historical and or current events and politics. Didnt realize may was rainy season jamaica message board. This map shows how many rainy days each caribbean country.
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