SeasonMapNegril weather in February
Jamaica
February in Negril: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Negril · #22 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Negril in February
Notes from nearby Ocho Rios (132 km away)
Negril doesn't have its own notes for February yet — these are about Ocho Rios, close enough to share the season.
Ocho Rios's forum calls February one of the drier, more pleasant months — regulars report that when rain does show up it's usually gone within the hour, and it's back to the beach after. Warm days and comfortably cool evenings make it a reliable bet without summer's heavier humidity.
Other months in Negril
Negril's forum calls January about as reliable as it gets — sunny days with maybe a brief, 15-20 minute tropical shower in the late afternoon before the sun's back out. The one wrinkle regulars flag: Jamaica gets the odd cold front from the north between late January and early February, so a lightweight jacket and long sleeves are worth packing just in case.
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Negril climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Negril in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season and winter peak(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Negril's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNegril's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Negril in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season and winter peak
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyCrowdedThe driest and fullest stretch of the year. Seven Mile Beach is booked out, the cliff hotels on the West End go to minimum stays, and the sunset at Rick's is standing room by six.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Negril — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Negril?
Negril in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Negril?
- February in Negril: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Negril on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Negril in February?
- In February, Negril averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 19.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Negril in February?
- Negril has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in February.
Other months in Negril
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — February
Within 300 km: Montego Bay's Winter and cruise season around 15 Nov – 15 Apr, and Ocho Rios' Cruise season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr.