Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kingston
Jamaica · Caribbean
Warm days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
96%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 79°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
64%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 83°F
Rain22%
Cloud37%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain32%
Cloud43%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain24%
Cloud38%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain7%
Cloud28%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 75 | 1.0 | 8 | 10.7 | 81 | 81 |
| Feb | 82 | 74 | 0.8 | 8 | 11.0 | 80 | 81 |
| Mar | 82 | 75 | 1.3 | 9 | 11.5 | 79 | 81 |
| Apr | 84 | 76 | 1.5 | 10 | 11.9 | 80 | 82 |
| May | 85 | 78 | 3.5 | 14 | 11.3 | 81 | 83 |
| Jun | 86 | 79 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.7 | 81 | 83 |
| Jul | 87 | 80 | 2.4 | 10 | 12.1 | 79 | 84 |
| Aug | 88 | 80 | 3.4 | 14 | 11.6 | 80 | 85 |
| Sep | 87 | 80 | 4.9 | 18 | 11.1 | 82 | 85 |
| Oct | 86 | 79 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.4 | 84 | 85 |
| Nov | 84 | 78 | 3.5 | 14 | 10.1 | 83 | 84 |
| Dec | 83 | 76 | 1.7 | 10 | 10.1 | 82 | 83 |
Similar climates
Similar
Similar travel styleChennaiIndiaSimilar travel styleKaohsiungTaiwanSimilar travel stylePuducherryIndiaSimilar travel styleFort-de-FranceMartinique
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Kingston with Chennai.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology