Should I go to Jamaica in July?

Is July a good month to go to Jamaica? In my book, every month is a good month to be in Jamaica. In July, the temperature will be up a bit into the low 90s, but still very comfortable. It's the beginning of hurricane season; but, the risk of a direct hit is statistically low.



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Summers are sunny, with temperatures averaging 84? (29?) and reaching highs of 90? (32?) in July and August. Although summer is officially part of Jamaica's rainy season, precipitation hovers around four inches (102 mm) in June and August, but drops to three inches (76 mm) in July, making this a good time to visit.

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On average, there are about 9 days with some rainfall during the month of July. Average monthly rainfall for the month of July is less than 3 inches.

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Q. When is the hurricane season in Jamaica? A. The hurricane season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, with August and September its peak months.

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A tropical climate means warm weather all year round, with only slight variations between winter and summer. Montego Bay sees its warmest days in July, with a maximum temperature of 33°C, while the 'coldest' period is over the month of January, at 28°C.

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Less than one named storm forms in each of the early months. On average, there's one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico every one to two years. July has a slightly higher rate of occurrence, but it has still averaged less than one named storm per year since 1851.

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Caribbean weather July July marks the beginning of the low season in the Caribbean, with hot temperatures and rainy spells making this one of the least popular times of year to visit.

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The last thing you want to happen on vacation is for you or one of your family members to contract an illness from a mosquito bite. Similar to other tropical islands, these pesky creatures inhabit Jamaica year-round but they are most active during the wet season, June to November each year.

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By visiting out of the peak season, you will enjoy warm weather and plenty of sunshine, with considerably lower hotel prices, but higher humidity and perhaps some rain. The official hurricane season runs between 1 June and 30 November but the period of highest concern is just between mid-August and early October.

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Many travelers say that the best time to go to Jamaica is November until mid-December, when resort and flight deals are great and peak season hasn't arrived yet. If you don't mind the crowds though, your best bet is to visit Jamaica between mid-December and April, when the weather is optimal for a beach vacation.

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What month should you avoid in the Caribbean? Due to the risk of hurricanes, September and October are the months when it is wise to avoid the Caribbean.

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Aruba. When travelers think of safe islands to visit during hurricane season, the “ABC Islands” of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao often come to mind.

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According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.

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