Kingston Weather in January
Jamaica · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (82°F)
Avg low24°C (75°F)
Rainfall29 mm (1.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.4/10
Kingston in January sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), dropping to about 24°C (75°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 7 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Kingston?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Kingston. The weather rates excellent (9.4/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (82°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (75°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 38% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.3 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 18 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kingston in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Kingston weather in other months
Jan28°C / 24°C29 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 24°C21 mmExcellentMar29°C / 24°C30 mmExcellentApr30°C / 25°C42 mmExcellentMay30°C / 26°C99 mmFairJun29°C / 26°C106 mmFairJul30°C / 27°C82 mmFairAug30°C / 27°C125 mmPoorSep30°C / 27°C118 mmPoorOct29°C / 26°C172 mmPoorNov29°C / 26°C97 mmFairDec28°C / 25°C47 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit KingstonFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Montego Bay28°C · 43 mm
- Port-au-Prince31°C · 18 mm
- George Town26°C · 26 mm
- Santiago de los Caballeros29°C · 48 mm
- Cockburn Town26°C · 31 mm
- Santo Domingo30°C · 26 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.