Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kingston Climate
Kingston is a city in Jamaica (17) with a population of about 937,700. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 1064 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1064
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kingston Climate
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1064 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1064
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 52 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 40 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 42 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 54 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 101 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 97 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 53 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 104 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 144 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 161 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 142 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 74 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kingston
The most comfortable months to visit Kingston are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kingston are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kingston, Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1064 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kingston average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.