June to November is the wet season and is often characterised by heavy showers and thunderstorms. The Atlantic hurricane season exists between these months, and Jamaica is just as vulnerable as its neighbouring islands.
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The best time to visit Jamaica is during the dry season, from mid-December through April. The sunny days and pleasant temperatures create optimum conditions for enjoying the beaches, rainforest, markets, and towns. Summer, especially July, when rainfall dips, is also a good time to visit.
Aside from these three areas, there are five lesser known areas that could potentially hold exciting adventures for your Jamaican vacation, but first let's talk about the reasons Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios have remained at the top of the best areas to stay in Jamaica for so many years!
The wet (or rainy) season is usually from July to October. Once that's gone by, you'll be left with the dry season which means more consistent weather and less tropical rainfall. July is the hottest month in Jamaica, with a maximum temperature of 91°F.
Jamaica weather OctoberThe tropical weather means things are nice and warm all year round. You'll get lots of sun if you're going in October although it's one of the year's wettest months. Short and sharp downpours make up a good amount of the rain though so you'll still have plenty of time to relax on the beach.
The rainy season is May through October, with September and October being the wettest months, receiving about four inches of rain each. Jamaicans will tell you that rains are brief and usually followed by sunshine, and that overcast days are rare.
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
Jamaica is known to be the birthplace of reggae, Bob Marley, world's fastest sprinters, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, beautiful beaches, jerk dishes, luxurious all-inclusive resorts and majestic waterfalls.
It is recommended that you bring between $150 and $500 per person for spending depending on what you plan to do. Please have at least $200 in small bills ($1.00, $5.00 and $10.00) with the balance in twenties.
US Dollars are accepted in tourist areas, but if you pay with a note you'll receive Jamaica currency coins as change. This can often be at an unfavourable rate. So, if you're planning to explore less touristy places as part of your holiday, we recommend taking Jamaican Dollars to get the best prices.