SeasonMapJamaica in January
January is Jamaica's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 4 destinations average 90/100, led by Negril at 94 — 28°C and 5 rainy days — while Kingston trails at 82 with 18 mm of rain.
#1 of 12 months for Jamaica · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Jamaica in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negril | Beach | 28°C | 16 mm · 5 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Montego Bay | Beach | 31°C | 39 mm · 11 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Ocho Rios | Beach | 29°C | 46 mm · 11 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Kingston | City | 31°C | 18 mm · 6 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
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 January 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 January
- 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.