Jamaica in December

December is Jamaica's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 4 destinations average 86/100, led by Negril at 93 — 32°C and 4 rainy days — while Kingston is warmer at 35°C and scores 74.

#4 of 12 months for Jamaica · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Jamaica in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NegrilBeach32°C17 mm · 4 days93 tier S
2Montego BayBeach35°C44 mm · 13 days89 tier AYes
3Ocho RiosBeach31°C65 mm · 15 days88 tier A
4KingstonCity35°C33 mm · 11 days74 tier B

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Jamaica in December

  • Reggae Marathon · Negril · 6 Dec
  • Christmas and New Year · Negril and 2 more places · 18 Dec – 2 Jan

Seasons in force

Peak crowds at 3 of Jamaica's 3 well-known places this month.

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