AI-generatedNegril at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 1,274 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 73 m
Climate in Negril
Negril 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 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Negril is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0617:52
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 05:53–06:36 · evening 17:22–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:53 · evening 18:05–18:14
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 Negril in October?
In October, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 26 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Negril.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:06 – 17:52
- 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
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Negril
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Negril ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 30.0 °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 November 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 29.5 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.3° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Negril
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 7.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Negril, 63 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Negril
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 Negril: 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, Negril has about 26 rainy days with 178 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Negril
How breezy and how cloudy Negril 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 Negril typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Negril: variable cloud, with about 7.4 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 Negril
How often the day gets hot in Negril (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, Negril has about 8 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 Negril
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 26°. 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 (23°), the warmest in August (26°). 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 358 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 | 90 | 28° | 23° | 27.5° | 8.1 h | 9 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 29° | 23° | 27.2° | 8.6 h | 10 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 23° | 27.3° | 8.8 h | 14 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 30° | 24° | 27.9° | 9.2 h | 18 | 88 |
| MayMay | 78 | 30° | 25° | 28.5° | 8.3 h | 23 | 175 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 31° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.2 h | 21 | 134 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 31° | 26° | 29.2° | 8.7 h | 25 | 133 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 26° | 29.7° | 8.1 h | 27 | 155 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 30° | 26° | 30.0° | 7.4 h | 27 | 184 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 29° | 26° | 29.7° | 7.4 h | 26 | 178 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 7.9 h | 15 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 7.7 h | 9 | 37 |
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
18.27° N, 78.35° W · 73 m · America/Jamaica
Best time to visit Negril
The best time to visit Negril is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to February. Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is September with 184 mm.
Negril through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Negril in the dry season
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Negril in the rainy season
Mar – Nov
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 194 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Negril for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Negril
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 Negril: score 90 against 75. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 90better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 26° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 178 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Negril month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 28 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in January90February29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 31 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in February85March29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 54 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in March80April30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 88 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in April78May30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In May, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 175 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in May77June31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in June79July31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 133 mm. 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 good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in July77August31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 27 days, totalling 155 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 good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in August75September30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In September, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °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 27 days, totalling 184 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in September75October29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In October, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 26 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in October81November29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 77 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
Negril in November89December28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.
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Negril vs. Montego Bay
In October the holiday weather in Negril and Montego Bay is about equally good (score 75 vs. 74). During the day Montego Bay is 1 °C warmer than Negril. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Negril | Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 25 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Jul, Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Jamaica in October: the best places
In October, Negril ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Negril
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Negril 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.
Negril has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during October half-term (score 75).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 40 min
- Distance
- 7,600 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
Negril 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 Negril
When is the best time to visit Negril?
The best time to visit Negril is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Negril?
The sea temperature in Negril ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 30.0 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Negril in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Negril?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Negril?
Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is September with 184 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Negril get?
Negril gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.2 hours a day; in September there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Negril in?
Negril uses the time zone America/Jamaica, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Negril?
A nonstop flight from London to Negril takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,600 km.
When is hurricane season in Negril?
Negril 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 Negril?
Negril has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during October half-term (score 75). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 90.
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