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Kingston in July

Mixed month. Hot; storm season.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Jamaica overall
Prices
Medium
Jamaica overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Kingston

Hot; storm season.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • KingstonHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 4 days
  • Kingston and the south, Jamaica · Kingston, Treasure Beach, Black Riverhot

    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.

Hurricane season season

Green, quiet and lower prices.

Watch: Storms and flooding, especially August to October; check forecasts and insurance.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Hurricane season

    June to November; peak August to October · Island-wide

    Storms can close sites and cancel flights.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Jamaica overall
Medium
Prices · Jamaica overall
Medium

Jamaica overall: Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kingston, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 4 (better)

    Jan: 5

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 1

    Jan: 0

July: Hot; storm season.

January: Dry and warm; Reggae Month in February.

Kingston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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