Jamaica in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Jamaica in January is especially suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
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- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent90/100
City breakExcellent84/100
ActiveGood68/100
FamilyExcellent91/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (27 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
28J
28F
29M
30A
30M
30J
31J
31A
30S
30O
29N
28D
6J
5F
5M
5A
8M
8J
6J
9A
10S
12O
9N
7D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Jamaica in January?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Jamaica in January?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Jamaica in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.