AI-generatedMandeville at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,090 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 609 m
Climate in Mandeville
Mandeville 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 33 °C, while December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Mandeville is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mandeville
The best time to visit Mandeville is from December to March. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 175 mm.
Mandeville through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mandeville in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Mandeville in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 116 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0317:48
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 05:49–06:32 · evening 17:19–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:41–05:49 · evening 18:02–18:10
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.
October in Mandeville compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Mandeville in October?
In October, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 175 mm. On about 20 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 Mandeville.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:03 – 17:48
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mandeville
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February has the better holiday weather in Mandeville: score 72 against 42. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 175 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mandeville month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January30° · 7.6 h
In January, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in January72February30° · 8.1 h
In February, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in February62March30° · 8.1 h
In March, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in March52April31° · 8.7 h
In April, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in April42May31° · 7.9 h
In May, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 148 mm. On about 22 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 Mandeville.
Mandeville in May43June32° · 7.7 h
In June, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 92 mm. On about 26 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 Mandeville.
Mandeville in June37July33° · 8.2 h
In July, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 87 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in July32August32° · 7.8 h
In August, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 114 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in August36September32° · 7.3 h
In September, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in September42October30° · 7.0 h
In October, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 175 mm. On about 20 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 Mandeville.
Mandeville in October54November30° · 7.3 h
In November, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in November67December30° · 7.3 h
In December, Mandeville is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mandeville.
Mandeville in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mandeville
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (18°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 237 days a year, mostly from May to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 70 | 30° | 18° | 7.6 h | 8 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 30° | 18° | 8.1 h | 7 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 30° | 19° | 8.1 h | 11 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 31° | 20° | 8.7 h | 14 | 84 |
| MayMay | 42 | 31° | 21° | 7.9 h | 19 | 148 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 32° | 21° | 7.7 h | 15 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 33° | 21° | 8.2 h | 15 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 32° | 22° | 7.8 h | 19 | 114 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 32° | 21° | 7.3 h | 24 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 21° | 7.0 h | 24 | 175 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 30° | 20° | 7.3 h | 15 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 30° | 19° | 7.3 h | 9 | 41 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
18.04° N, 77.51° W · 609 m · America/Jamaica
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mandeville
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 7.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Mandeville, 59 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mandeville: 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, Mandeville has about 24 rainy days with 175 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mandeville
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mandeville
How breezy and how cloudy Mandeville 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 Mandeville typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Mandeville: mostly cloudy, with about 7.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mandeville
How often the day gets hot in Mandeville (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, Mandeville has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Mandeville
Weather for your travel dates
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Mandeville 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.
Mandeville has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,560 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.
Good to know: Jamaica
- Currency
- Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 116 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +1 876
- Emergency number
- 911 · 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 116 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Mandeville 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Mandeville vs Sherwood Content
In October Mandeville has the better holiday weather (score 42 vs 32). During the day Sherwood Content is 2 °C warmer than Mandeville.
| in October | Mandeville | Sherwood Content |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 24 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Jan – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Mandeville
When is the best time to visit Mandeville?
The best time to visit Mandeville is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mandeville?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Mandeville?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 175 mm. The driest month is February with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mandeville get?
Mandeville gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.7 hours a day; in October there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mandeville in?
Mandeville is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mandeville?
A nonstop flight from London to Mandeville takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,560 km.
When is hurricane season in Mandeville?
Mandeville 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 Mandeville?
Mandeville has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 42, summer holidays 34, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 69.