When to go · Kingston
Kingston in January
Great month. Dry and warm; Reggae Month in February.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- High
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
Dry and warm; Reggae Month in February.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for Kingston in this guide.
Weather in January
- KingstonHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Kingston and the south, Jamaica · Kingston, Treasure Beach, Black Riverbest weather
Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 32 °C (90 °F) in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.Drier and hotter than the north coast, often 90 °F (32 °C) in summer; the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains.
Dry season season
Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable weather; peak season.
Watch: Higher prices and full hotels.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- High
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- High
Jamaica overall: Dry and breezy; Rebel Salute festival in St Ann (check); prime beach season.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kingston, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Feb: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Feb: 3 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Dry and warm; Reggae Month in February.
February: Dry; Reggae Month events and Marley's birthday on 6 Feb.
Kingston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen