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Best time to visit Ocho Rios
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Ocho Rios are January to March and July, with average daytime highs of 82 to 88°F (28 to 31°C) and 16 to 20 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month, averaging 89°F (32°C), and January the coolest at 82°F (28°C). October sees the most rain, around 26 days, while February is the driest with about 16.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 17 | Comfortable: 17 rainy days |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 16 | Comfortable: 16 rainy days |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 20 | Comfortable: 20 rainy days |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 20 | Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 20 rainy days |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 19 | Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 19 rainy days |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 19 | Shoulder: 88°F (31°C), 19 rainy days |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 16 | Comfortable: 16 rainy days |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 21 | Shoulder: 89°F (32°C), 21 rainy days |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 21 | Shoulder: 89°F (32°C), 21 rainy days |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 26 | Avoid: among the wettest, 26 rainy days |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 22 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 22 rainy days |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 22 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 22 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Ocho Rios: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Ocho Rios?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Ocho Rios are January to March and July, when average highs run 82 to 88°F (28 to 31°C) with 16 to 20 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month at 89°F (32°C) on average, and January the coolest at 82°F (28°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Ocho Rios?
- October, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 16. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Ocho Rios?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 82 to 89°F (28 to 32°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 26 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Ocho Rios?
- The wettest months in Ocho Rios are March to April and August to December, with 20 to 26 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Jamaica right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Jamaica on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Jamaica before you book.
- What other places are near Ocho Rios?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Ocho Rios are Montego Bay, Jamaica (50 miles), Negril (80 miles), Puerto Plata (430 miles).
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