Jamaica Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
Jamaica in January has warm and sunny weather, making it an ideal winter getaway. The average temperature in Jamaica during January is 26.7°C (80.0°F), with highs of 30.0°C (86.0°F) and lows of 23.6°C (74.5°F). It generally feels slightly warmer than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” (or heat index) of 27.8°C (82.0°F). January is part of Jamaica’s dry season, with relatively low precipitation. There is an average of 0.43 inches of rainfall throughout the month, spread over 9.7 days. The chance of precipitation is around 9.7%, and the average cloud cover is 31.9%. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and partly cloudy days are the most common weather condition.
What is the temperature in Jamaica in January?
Average air temperature in Jamaica is 26.7°C (80°F) in January. The outside temperature in Jamaica feels like 27.8°C (82°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30°C (86°F) and feels like 33.1°C (91.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.6°C (74.5°F) which feels like 23.6°C (74.5°F).
How hot is Jamaica in January?
The hot temperature in January in Jamaica rises to 32°C (89.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.7% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 35.6 °C (96.1°F). The average maximum temp in Jamaica is 30°C (96.1°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Jamaica in January?
The coldest temp in Jamaica in January drops to 21.7°C (71.1°F) during the cold nights. With 31.6km/h (19.7mph) winds and 69.7% humidity it feels like 21.7°C (71.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Jamaica in January?
Yes, it rains for 14 days in Jamaica in January averaging 0.43 mm of precipitation. Jamaica has a 9.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Jamaica throughout January?
Jamaica has 0.43 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 14 days out of the entire month.
Is Jamaica windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Jamaica during January is 31.6km/h (19.7mph) and average windgust is 12.6km/h (7.8mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 46.4km/h (28.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Jamaica in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Jamaica.
What are the humidity levels in Jamaica in January?
The average humidity levels in Jamaica in January are 69.7%. Daily humidity levels in Jamaica range from 62.6% to 77.4% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Jamaica in January?
Jamaica has 11 hours 11 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Jamaica in January is at 6:40:51 and the sunset is at 17:52:14.
What is the cloud coverage in Jamaica in January?
Clouds cover 31.9% of the sky on average throughout January in Jamaica. The cloud coverage ranges from 23.9% to 47% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Jamaica?
The average UV index in Jamaica is 6 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Jamaica in January?
The average solar radiation is 141.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Jamaica during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 88.6 W/m2 to 176 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Jamaica?
The average solar energy during January in Jamaica is 12.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.5 MJ/m2, to 15.1 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Jamaica in January?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Jamaica in January.
What is the air pressure in Jamaica in January?
On average the air pressure in Jamaica in January is 1015.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1013.8 mb to 1017 mb.
What is the visibility in Jamaica in January?
The average daylight visibility in Jamaica in January is 12.4 km (7.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.4 km (7.1 miles) to 13.3 km (8.3 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Jamaica in January?
The average dew point in Jamaica during January is 20.5°C (68.9°F).
Where is the data for Jamaica climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Jamaica in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL, JM
- FW8588 Kingston 6 JM
- MKJP