AI-generatedKingston at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 854 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 65 m
Climate in Kingston
Kingston has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Kingston is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0017:46
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:29 · evening 17:16–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:47 · evening 17:59–18:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kingston in October?
In October, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:00 – 17:46
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kingston
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kingston ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. From October to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.2° | 26.6° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kingston
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Kingston, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kingston
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kingston: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kingston has about 22 rainy days with 164 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kingston
How breezy and how cloudy Kingston is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kingston typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Kingston: variable cloud, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kingston
How often the day gets hot in Kingston (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kingston has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kingston
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (22°), the warmest in August (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 360 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 28° | 22° | 27.4° | 8.4 h | 8 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 28° | 22° | 27.1° | 8.7 h | 7 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 29° | 22° | 27.2° | 8.6 h | 9 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 29° | 23° | 27.7° | 9.1 h | 10 | 39 |
| MayMay | 59 | 30° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.2 h | 14 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.8 h | 13 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 31° | 25° | 28.7° | 8.2 h | 10 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 31° | 25° | 29.2° | 8.1 h | 14 | 87 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 31° | 25° | 29.6° | 7.6 h | 18 | 124 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 7.3 h | 22 | 164 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 29° | 23° | 28.9° | 7.9 h | 14 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 28° | 23° | 28.1° | 8.2 h | 10 | 43 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.00° N, 76.79° W · 65 m · America/Jamaica
Best time to visit Kingston
The best time to visit Kingston is from December to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in July and from December to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. Rain is most frequent from May to June and from August to November; the wettest month is October with 164 mm.
Kingston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kingston in the dry season
Jul, Dec – Apr
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Kingston in the rainy season
May – Jun, Aug – Nov
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 94 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kingston for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kingston
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Kingston: score 85 against 50. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 85better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 164 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul, Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Kingston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in January84February28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 21 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in February78March29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in March72April29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in April59May30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in May58June30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in June58July31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In July, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in July49August31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In August, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 87 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in August43September31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in September50October29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in October66November29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kingston.
Kingston in November78December28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Kingston is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kingston.
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Kingston vs. Port Royal
In October the holiday weather in Kingston and Port Royal is about equally good (score 50 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in Port Royal as in Kingston. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kingston | Port Royal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | Jun – Jul, Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Jamaica in October: the best places
In October, Kingston ranks 5 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Negril29°30°75
- 2Port Royal29°29°74
- 3Ocho Rios29°30°74
- 4Montego Bay30°30°74
- 5KingstonThis page29°29°50
Planning a trip to Kingston
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kingston in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kingston has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,510 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kingston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
When is the best time to visit Kingston?
The best time to visit Kingston is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kingston?
The sea temperature in Kingston ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kingston in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kingston?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Kingston?
Rain is most frequent from May to June and from August to November; the wettest month is October with 164 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kingston get?
Kingston gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.1 hours a day; in October there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the time zone America/Jamaica, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kingston?
A nonstop flight from London to Kingston takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,510 km.
When is hurricane season in Kingston?
Kingston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kingston?
Kingston has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 82.
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