AI-generatedOcho Rios at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 1,131 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Ocho Rios is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – August, 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 26°
06:0117:47
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 05:48–06:31 · evening 17:17–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:48 · evening 18:00–18:09
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 Ocho Rios in October?
In October, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 24 days, totalling 181 mm. On about 10 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 Ocho Rios.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:01 – 17:47
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ocho Rios
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ocho Rios ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.8 °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 August. From October to January 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 29.3 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 26.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.0° | 26.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.6° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.5° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Ocho Rios
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 Ocho Rios, 62 % 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 Ocho Rios
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 Ocho Rios: 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, Ocho Rios has about 24 rainy days with 181 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ocho Rios
How breezy and how cloudy Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
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 66 % of the sky over Ocho Rios: mostly cloudy, 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 Ocho Rios
How often the day gets hot in Ocho Rios (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, Ocho Rios has about 10 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 Ocho Rios
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 25°. 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 359 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 | 82 | 27° | 23° | 27.3° | 7.6 h | 13 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 27° | 23° | 27.0° | 8.2 h | 10 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 28° | 23° | 27.0° | 8.2 h | 12 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 28° | 24° | 27.5° | 8.8 h | 14 | 74 |
| MayMay | 77 | 29° | 25° | 28.2° | 8.1 h | 19 | 138 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 30° | 26° | 28.6° | 7.9 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 8.3 h | 13 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 31° | 26° | 29.5° | 8.2 h | 18 | 96 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 26° | 29.8° | 7.7 h | 23 | 148 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 29° | 25° | 29.5° | 7.3 h | 24 | 181 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 28° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.4 h | 18 | 111 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 27° | 24° | 27.9° | 7.5 h | 14 | 75 |
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
18.41° N, 77.10° W · 6 m · America/Jamaica
Best time to visit Ocho Rios
The best time to visit Ocho Rios is from June to August and from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February. Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is October with 181 mm.
Ocho Rios through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ocho Rios in the dry season
Feb
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Ocho Rios in the rainy season
Mar – Jan
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 182 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ocho Rios for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ocho Rios
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Ocho Rios: score 88 against 74. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 88better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 27.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 181 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ocho Rios month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Ocho Rios is warm: daytime highs average 27 °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 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in January88February27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in February85March28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in March84April28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °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 74 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in April77May29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 7 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 Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in May83June30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in June84July31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In July, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in July78August31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 96 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 Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in August76September31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °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 23 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, September is a good month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in September74October29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In October, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 24 days, totalling 181 mm. On about 10 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 Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in October75November28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 111 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios in November80December27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Ocho Rios is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 75 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ocho Rios.
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Ocho Rios vs. Kingston
In October the holiday weather in Ocho Rios and Kingston is about equally good (score 74 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Kingston as in Ocho Rios. The sea in Kingston is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Ocho Rios | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 22 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr | Dec – Apr |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Ocho Rios
Weather for your travel dates
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Ocho Rios 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.
Ocho Rios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during October half-term (score 74).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,500 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
Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios
When is the best time to visit Ocho Rios?
The best time to visit Ocho Rios is from June to August and 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 Ocho Rios?
The sea temperature in Ocho Rios ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.8 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ocho Rios in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Ocho Rios?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Ocho Rios?
Rain is most frequent from March to January; the wettest month is October with 181 mm. The driest month is February with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ocho Rios get?
Ocho Rios gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in October there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Ocho Rios in?
Ocho Rios uses the time zone America/Jamaica, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ocho Rios?
A nonstop flight from London to Ocho Rios takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,500 km.
When is hurricane season in Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during October half-term (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 81.
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