Negril weather in October
Jamaica

October in Negril: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Negril · #426 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Negril in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Negril in October
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.
Quietone of its worst months for weather(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 October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Hurricane season
1 Jun – 30 NovMelissa made landfall a few miles down this coast in Westmoreland on 28 October 2025, the strongest storm on record to hit Jamaica, and the West End is still rebuilding. September and October are the exposed weeks. Source ↗
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Negril in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Negril?
- October in Negril: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Negril on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Negril in October?
- In October, Negril averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 122.1 mm of rain over roughly 20.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Negril in October?
- Negril has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in October.