The Jamaica weather is undisputedly incredible which makes our island an all year holiday paradise. With average temperature in the winter ranging from 22 - 31°C and in the summer a maximum of 29-34°C it is always just ideal for the occasion. Despite of when you choose to visit Jamaica, there will be tropical weather conditions and warm temperatures waiting. You can be assured that the Jamaica weather essentially guarantee a wonderful vacation.
Weather in Jamaica differs slightly in different parts, not so much in temperature but more in terms of rainfall. The mountainous areas tend to get a lot more rain fall than flat plains. Consequently, Port Antonio on the north eastern end of the island close to the Blue Mountains gets more rainfall than most other places. The south coast of Jamaica gets the least rainfall.
Jamaica weather is hard to predict on a daily basis as it could be raining cats and dogs were you are and 5 kilometers away it is sunny, dry and without a trace of gray. Though the average annual rainfall is about 50.5 inches, accumulation varies significantly across the island. For the most part, showers are short, heavy and followed by sunshine. The nicest weather in Jamaica is from November to the end of April. The temperatures dip a little in the evenings and it is also the dry period. The rainy season is from May to October but could be dry enough for a splendid vacation.
Jamaica lies within the hurricane belt and which often has not influence the Jamaica weather. The Caribbean hurricane season is between June and November and has brought lots of attention to this area each year. However, based on its location Jamaica has being very fortunate not to be battered often. The storms normally form in the eastern Caribbean as had the propensity to move in a north easterly direction. Given that Jamaica is located on the western side of the Caribbean by the time the storms get close they are already too far north to pose any serious concern to the Jamaica weather.
It is important to note also that due to the size of Jamaica compare to lets say, Cuba or Florida it is less likely to have a direct hit. Consequently the last direct hit on Jamaica by a hurricane was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988 and the previous one before that was hurricane Charley in 1951.
Moreover, with nowadays highly developed meteorological technology, you will get advanced warning about hurricanes before you leave home. There are myriads of information mediums and of course our website will keep you up to date with daily reports on Jamaica weather conditions.
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