The best time to visit Jamaica is during the dry season, from mid-December through April. The sunny days and pleasant temperatures create optimum conditions for enjoying the beaches, rainforest, markets, and towns. Summer, especially July, when rainfall dips, is also a good time to visit.

There's a reason why January through March/April is considered the best time to visit Jamaica: The sun is shining and temperatures hover in the perfect 80s. Into April, you may even get a few refreshing and very short (think: minutes to an hour) rain showers.

October is one of the rainier months in Jamaica, but that doesn't mean that your vacation will necessarily get rained out. Going to Jamaica in October, the off-season, can actually save you quite a bit of money. Read why the offseason is a great time to go to Jamaica.

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Peak season in Jamaica The peak season for those visiting Jamaica usually begins mid-December and goes through until April of the following year. In this high season, Jamaica is a hub of activity and you're sure to find lots of tourists flocking the popular sites and beaches - and there's plenty of them in Jamaica.

The temperature in Jamaica is around 84 °F in November and the chance of rainfall is lower than in October. The ocean temperature drops a few degrees to around 82 °F. The wind is calm and nighttime temperatures are around 73 - 75 °F.

September and October are the cheapest months to visit Jamaica and still offer sunshine despite the chance of rain. The springtime is a good time too, offering sunny weather and cheaper prices without big crowds of tourists.

Cash: You will not need to exchange your US dollars into Jamaican dollars because everyone takes US currency. It is recommended that you bring between $150 and $500 per person for spending depending on what you plan to do. Please have at least $200 in small bills ($1.00, $5.00 and $10.00) with the balance in twenties.

Economy of Jamaica

In April the island is hot and occasionally rainy, but any wet weather usually arrives as short, sharp showers followed by blue skies. If you want to relax in a holiday paradise without the sweltering heat of summer, April is a great month to visit Jamaica.

April marks the end of Jamaica's dry season and also the end of peak tourist season. Temperatures warm slightly in April in Jamaica, with highs around 84 degrees F and lows around 69 degrees F.

What is Jamaica like in November? The temperature in Jamaica is around 84 °F in November and the chance of rainfall is lower than in October. The ocean temperature drops a few degrees to around 82 °F. The wind is calm and nighttime temperatures are around 73 - 75 °F.