When to go · Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios in July

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Jamaica overall
Prices: Medium; Jamaica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJamaica month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Ocho RiosHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 8 days
North coast and west, Jamaica · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniohot
Dry, breezy winters around 28–30 °C (82–86 °F); showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.Dry, breezy winters around 82–86 °F (28–30 °C); showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.

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

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

First month

Second month

July: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights)). Across Jamaica: Hot; Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay fills hotels.

January: Inside Ocho Rios's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler nights).

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