Kingston
Jamaica
Local time13:05
Sunrise06:03
Sunset17:39
Elevation9 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Kingston?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
33°
July
Coldest month
23°
February
Wettest month
185mm
September
Rain per year
875mm
Rainy days per year
185
Sunshine hours per year
2,990
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 °C | 22.9 °C | 15 mm | 13.6 | 259 | 11.2 h |
| February | 30.9 °C | 22.8 °C | 9 mm | 9.2 | 246 | 11.6 h |
| March | 30.9 °C | 23.3 °C | 25 mm | 15.8 | 268 | 12.0 h |
| April | 31.5 °C | 24.2 °C | 28 mm | 14.1 | 273 | 12.6 h |
| May | 31.9 °C | 25.1 °C | 99 mm | 18.0 | 253 | 13.0 h |
| June | 32.6 °C | 25.9 °C | 65 mm | 16.8 | 235 | 13.2 h |
| July | 33.1 °C | 26.0 °C | 56 mm | 15.6 | 255 | 13.1 h |
| August | 33.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 102 mm | 18.7 | 252 | 12.7 h |
| September | 32.9 °C | 25.7 °C | 185 mm | 18.0 | 229 | 12.2 h |
| October | 32.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 162 mm | 18.7 | 227 | 11.7 h |
| November | 31.9 °C | 24.4 °C | 88 mm | 13.6 | 238 | 11.3 h |
| December | 31.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 41 mm | 13.1 | 255 | 11.1 h |
Plan your trip to Kingston
Tours in Kingston
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Kingston
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain15 mm
January in Kingston: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain9 mm
February in Kingston: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain25 mm
March in Kingston: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 25 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain28 mm
April in Kingston: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 28 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night25 °C
Rain99 mm
May in Kingston: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 99 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night26 °C
Rain65 mm
June in Kingston: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 65 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night26 °C
Rain56 mm
July in Kingston: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 56 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night26 °C
Rain102 mm
August in Kingston: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 102 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night26 °C
Rain185 mm
September in Kingston: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 185 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night25 °C
Rain162 mm
October in Kingston: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 162 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain88 mm
November in Kingston: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain41 mm
December in Kingston: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Kingston
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 31° to 33°.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 23°.
Near Kingston
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Nassau
The Bahamas · 792 km
30° / 23°
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Cartagena
Colombia · 850 km
32° / 26°
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Punta Cana
Dominican Republic · 892 km
31° / 24°
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San José
Costa Rica · 1,190 km
28° / 15°
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San Ignacio
Belize · 1,304 km
32° / 22°
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Medellín
Colombia · 1,310 km
28° / 18°
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Caracas
Venezuela · 1,349 km
28° / 20°
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San Salvador
El Salvador · 1,408 km
29° / 20°
Keep exploring
More destinations
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°