Jamaica
Decide whether to visit or live in Jamaica, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Jamaica?
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jamaica month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jamaica are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and October the wettest (about 131 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7 | -2.4 | 95 | 6.3 |
| February | 6.5 | -1.6 | 94 | 6.8 |
| March | 10.0 | 1.4 | 116 | 8.4 |
| April | 14.8 | 6.1 | 112 | 8.8 |
| May | 19.6 | 11.5 | 109 | 9.8 |
| June | 25.0 | 17.1 | 80 | 11.4 |
| July | 28.3 | 21.2 | 122 | 11.7 |
| August | 27.3 | 20.3 | 103 | 11.0 |
| September | 24.1 | 17.0 | 117 | 9.2 |
| October | 18.8 | 11.5 | 131 | 8.0 |
| November | 12.2 | 4.6 | 79 | 7.2 |
| December | 6.8 | -0.1 | 118 | 5.8 |
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01 · OverviewJamaica, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Jamaica took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Jamaica
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Jamaica
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Jamaica
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Jamaica
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Jamaica
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Jamaica
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Jamaica located and what are its coordinates?
Jamaica is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 40.6915, -73.8057, with an elevation of 13 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jamaica?
Jamaica has a recorded population of approximately 216,866 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jamaica?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jamaica include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jamaica?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jamaica, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.