Jamaica enjoys an idyllic tropical maritime climate with temperatures remaining fairly constant all year round. Temperatures range between 20ºC-30ºC making it a great destination for a holiday whatever time of year. Annual rainfall averages at 78 inches allowing the island to be generally dry throughout the year.

Temperatures fall steadily with increasing altitude. However even up on the Blue Mountains you can too enjoy warm temperatures. Annual rainfall for the island is around 78 inches with rainy season being between May and December. During this time you can expect short heavy showers.

Don’t let this put you off though because after the heat a little rain is great to make everything feel much cooler. Although Jamaica is situated on the Caribbean hurricane belt, relatively few hurricanes occur here. However our Jamaica experts advise you to check the local weather forecasts for when and where you wish to travel.

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