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Jamaica Weather Forecast

Jamaica weather: 80°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 80°F now🕔 6:06 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, August and December👥 2.8 million

14-day forecast for Jamaica

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 74°100% · 0,0 in11 mph9
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 76°100% · 0,0 in13 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Drizzle90° / 76°95% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 77°76% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 76°75% · 0,0 in16 mph9
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 76°66% · 0,0 in11 mph9
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 78°86% · 0,0 in12 mph5
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 78°83% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 79°100% · 0,0 in8 mph7
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 78°100% · 0,1 in8 mph7
Tue, Sep 1⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 78°93% · 0,1 in9 mph9
Wed, Sep 2⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 77°96% · 0,2 in10 mph9
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 77°88% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 76°82% · 0,0 in9 mph9

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 91°F against a August normal of 91°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,1 in against a typical 0,2 in).

What this means for Jamaica

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 39°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid September, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jamaica?

Jamaica is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 17.9714, -76.7931. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Jamaica right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jamaica?

January, February, March, April, May, June, August and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Jamaica, which has a Mediterranean climate. September, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jamaica in?

Jamaica observes America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:06 PM.

How many people live in Jamaica?

Jamaica has a population of approximately 2.8 million.

What are the top things to do in Jamaica?

Popular options include Seven Mile Beach.

What places are in Jamaica?

Jamaica covers 1 places in this atlas, including Seven Mile Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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