In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kingston ranges from 20.0 - 170.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kingston when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kingston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).
An annual average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius makes Jamaica a year-round vacation island. Winters are warm with cool trade winds, cool evenings, and the least amount of rain. Summer is considerably hotter and September and October can be very humid. September is the peak month for hurricanes, although they rarely hit Jamaica. Temperatures don’t get quite as high in the upper mountains, which get about 762 centimetres of rain a year. The western coast gets about 76cm of rain a year. The south coast and Kingston have moderate rain throughout the year with a bit more in summer than in winter.
As long as you don’t walk around at night, it’s great to explore downtown Kingston by foot. Taxis are great for short distances, but it’s better to hire a car and driver for the day. Make sure you take only Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) taxis, which can be identified by their red PPV plates. Either hail or call ahead for a cab. Drivers are required to have their fares posted. Make sure you agree on a fare before you get in the cab, and be aware that fares will be more expensive between midnight and 5am. Your hotel can help you arrange a moped and motorcycle rental if you prefer to get around on your own. You can rent a car to get around, but the cost can be high. You’ll usually get your best rate when you book your Kingston flight. It might be less expensive to hire a car and driver, instead of renting your own car, and you’ll be able to avoid dealing with local drivers.
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