Jamaica weather in August
Jamaica averages 32°C by day and 25°C at night in August, with the sea at 30°C and 21 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
32°C
Night
25°C
Sea
30°C
Rainy days
21
Flight from London
9½h
What August feels like
August is hot but wet in Jamaica: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 21 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Jamaica is the #17 warmest in August.
Want it warmer in August?
These are hotter than Jamaica this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Jamaica weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in Jamaica.
Jamaica in August: quick answers
Is Jamaica hot in August?
August is hot but wet in Jamaica: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 32°C and lows 25°C.
Can you swim in Jamaica in August?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Jamaica in August?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 21 days.
What is the warmest month in Jamaica?
August, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is January at 28°C.
How long is the flight to Jamaica from the UK?
About 9½h direct from London, estimated from the 7,551 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August from 2016 to 2025 for Montego Bay, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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