Ocho Rios weather by month & the best time to visit
Jamaica · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Ocho Rios is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 89/100), with March and January close behind. Ocho Rios averages about 2,628 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F and roughly 30 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Ocho Rios?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Ocho Rios is February, then March and January. The dullest month is September (67/100, 151 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios gets a lot of sun: around 2,628 hours a year. February (89/100) is noticeably better than September (67). It ranks #3 of 4 destinations in Jamaica for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,775 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 40% of the annual 1,165 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 47 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 30 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 87 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 39 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 85 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 51 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| May | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 136 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 125 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 94 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 72 | 30° / 86°F | 28° / 82°F | 122 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 67 | 30° / 86°F | 28° / 82°F | 151 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 193 mm | 8 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 73 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 119 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 58 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Ocho Rios by month
The sea off Ocho Rios is warmest in September at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in February at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Ocho Rios: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios is a beach resort in Jamaica with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Ocho Rios get a year?
Ocho Rios gets about 2,628 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Ocho Rios?
The sunniest time to visit Ocho Rios is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 89/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F.
What is the least sunny month in Ocho Rios?
September is the least sunny month in Ocho Rios, scoring 67/100 with about 151 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Ocho Rios?
The sea in Ocho Rios ranges from about 27°C (February) to 31°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Ocho Rios?
The typical midday UV index in Ocho Rios peaks around 11 (extreme) in April, easing to about 7 (high) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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