The climate of Jamaica, city by city

This page lists the 13 cities in Jamaica for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+1.7 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Jamaica?

The hottest city in Jamaica is Savanna-la-Mar, with an average annual temperature of 26.6 °C.

What is the coldest city in Jamaica?

The coldest city in Jamaica is Linstead, with an average annual temperature of 24.8 °C.

What is the wettest city in Jamaica?

The wettest city in Jamaica is Montego Bay, with 1,456 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Jamaica warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Jamaica warmed by +1.7 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Clarendon1

Kingston1

Manchester1

Saint Andrew Parish2

Saint Ann Parish1

Saint Catherine Parish4

Saint James Parish2

Westmoreland1