The hurricane season in jamaica normally runs from june to november. What is the best time of year to go to negril in jamaica. In a year, negril receives around 62 inches of rain slightly more than. Make sure your travel insurance is in place, try not to worry. I have been to jamaica many times during rainy season. Negril, westmoreland, jamaica three day weather forecast. The hurricane season the curse of jamaican weather, the hurricane season, officially lasts from june 1 to november 30 but theres no need for panic. Not all names are noted,also storms before 1950 were not named. The caribbean and the atlantic region generally experience few or no storms. Mar 22, 2018 weather for travel to jamaica in march. Book a trip to jamaica in march to avoid hurricane season and the rainy season, which runs from may or june to november. Nov 06, 2019 many advise staying away from jamaica during hurricane season.
Though jamaica is located in the atlantic hurricane belt, travelers are more likely to experience tropical storms in summer and fall than to encounter a hurricane in jamaica, which is estimated to hit only once every 11 years. History of hurricanes and floods in jamaica between the beginning of the hurricane season in until the end of the season in june november, an average of ten. Not every stat on every storm description is given. The peak time of our hurricane season is late august to early september.
When is the hurricane season and when is the best time to visit. If you dont mind a little rain, october is a great time to visit jamaica. You can stay on our crystal clear caribbean sea on the soft white sand or on our majestic cliffs and mysterious caves of the west end, or split your stay and do both. Negrils seven mile beach is a little more of a party scene, with glam. Jamaica weather in january, february, march, april, may, august, september, october, november, december jamaica is the third most popular island for tourists in the region after dominican republic and cuba, according to the caribbean tourism organization. Best times to visit negril weather, season, temperature. Hurricanes dont always occur but can happen at any time during the season, particularly in august and september. The best time to visit negril is from middecember to midapril.
Other than that, just try to enjoy as there is nothing, save change your travel dates, you can do about it. Find out more about our data sources more about tropical storms. And this is so generally, even with the changing weather patterns. The best time to travel to jamaica takes advantage of the dry season.
Annually, the hurricane season lasts from june to november. Negril,jamaicas history with tropical systems current weather brbrush tstropical storm bdback door,meaning coming from over land from opposite coast. In fact the way people pulled together after the storm is what made me love the people of jamaica. Jamaicas hurricane seasons begins on june 1st and ends on november 30th. The path and strength of hurricane hattie were similar to that of hurricane mitch 1998. The chart was processed from data supplied by the us meteorological agency noaa. Wikimedia commons has media related to hurricanes in jamaica pages in category hurricanes in jamaica the following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. The hurricane season officially runs from 1 june to 30 november, with august and september its peak months. Some of the best reggae bands in jamaica, often from kingston and often bob marley wannabes, show up in negril. Hurricane season in jamaica is from june 1 to november 30. No, youre not crazy to go to jamaica in hurricane season. But while watching the hurricane predictions i was glad that we had the trip insurance. History of hurricanes and floods in jamaica between the beginning of the hurricane season in until the end of the season in june november, an average of ten 10 tropical storms are formed, some of which develop into. Hurricane hattie was a late season system whose tract took it within impact distance of negril.
Like most caribbean islands, jamaica has a hurricane season that officially starts on june 1st and lasts through november 30th. Smack in the middle of the caribbean sea, jamaica deals with the constant threat of devastating hurricanes for six months out of the year. Like its neighboring islands, jamaica s climate is lush and tropical, with only slight variations across the island. Most rainfall rainy season is seen in june, september and october. The towns weather is usually hot, with a yearly average of 81 degrees fahrenheit, with a constant, gentle breeze blowing and rare light showers. Lodging negril has a huge assortment of accommodations, ranging from allinclusive resorts costing severalhundred dollars a day, to guarded campgrounds where you can pitch a tent under the stars. Jamaica weather in january, february, march, april, may, august, september, october, november, december. Many advise staying away from jamaica during hurricane season. In most cases, hotel rates are slashed a startling 20% to 60%. Official negril jamaica website negril jamaica info. Despite the risk of a hurricane during this time of year, there are some really good reasons to seriously consider going to jamaica during hurricane season.
The atlantic hurricane season in 2018 became the third in a consecutive series of damaging and higher than average seasons. At the negril cliffs where james bond has filmed, brightlycolored caribbean water crashes into the limestone formations and beachgoers dive into the waves below. Alfreds and risky business are both major venues for reggae performances. Fortunately it was just a minor hit on the eastern part of jamaica. The south western part of jamaica, which includes treasure beach and mandeville receives little rain, even during the rainy season. This icon serves as a link to download the essential accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. Went over easter weekend last year and cant wait to go back. Was thinking of going back to negril in september or october. In late fall and early winter, the caribbean hurricane season tapers off, leaving.
Does it rain a lot or is it rainy season now in jamaica. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. Rainfall in jamaica is highest between june and november, typically peaking during october and november. Negril, jamaica weather conditions weather underground. However, others recommend visiting during this time to take advantage of the discounts, which can be as high as 60 percent. However, jamaica was largely left untouched by hurricanes irma and maria, which swept through the caribbean in 2017, killing thousands and causing billions of. Negril weather averages for planning holidays, jamaica. The sea temperature stays at 29 degrees celsius, perfect for spending whole days next to negrils azure waters. With its fabled weather balmy all year, jamaica is more and more a yearround destination. The worst time to visit is during hurricane season.
Last year was dicey as a hurricane was taking aim at jamaica in the weeks prior to our travel. The off season in jamaica roughly midapr to middec amounts to a summer sale. The best time to visit jamaica is november to middecember. The official date of hurricane season in jamaica is june 1 november 30. Compared with other caribbean islands, jamaica was left relatively unscathed by recent hurricanes irma and maria. The height of hurricane season in negril is the beginning of september. While this may worry some visitors, weather forecasts for the region will. The hurricane season lasts from june 1st to november 30th, plenty of time for one or several hurricanes to disrupt lives and cause millions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage. Like its neighboring islands, jamaicas climate is lush and tropical, with only slight variations across the island. Climate and average monthly weather in negril westmoreland. However, the latter portion of the season is regarded as the most active part of the season.
Like all caribbean islands that lie within the atlantic hurricane belt, jamaica is quite vulnerable to hurricanes. The hurricane season in jamaica officially runs from june 1 to november 30. Negril, westmoreland parish, jamaica weather forecast and. Went off the resort to some little bars and really have some fun memmories of that day. Even though jamaica lies in what is called the atlantic hurricane belt, it hardly ever experiences a hurricane. Leaving saturday for negril and just saw a report on the weather channel that there is a tropical storm that has the potential to become a hurricane heading toward jamaica for next week while we are there. We were heading to negril and there was little to no effect there. One thing that holiday makers should be aware of is that jamaicas hurricane season fall between june and november. Nevertheless, it has a distinct high season running roughly from middecember through midapril. The negril, jamaica tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. I am thinking about going see also since there is such a great deal. Daytime temperatures are also very inviting, with high peaks never going above 30 degrees and low peaks staying around 24 degrees. We are staying with friends so the only part financially we would lose if hurricane season effected our.
Dec 20, 2017 the best time to travel to jamaica takes advantage of the dry season. During this time we experience rainfall with the most coming between september and october and petering off in november. The october hurricane season in the caribbean typically has a minimal effect on jamaica. Negril offers an adventurous vacation experience like no other. Surviving the hurricane season in jamaica epic jamaica. The island is very well equipped with adequate warning.
Public order incidents and demonstrations can occur across jamaica, and may cause significant disruption. The caribbean and the atlantic region generally experience few or no storms during the first two months june and july of the season. Thats the thing about traveling during hurricane season. At the tail end of hurricane season, many resorts and hotels offer greatly discounted rates for travelers. Best time to visit jamaica 2020 hurricane season 101 holidays. Negril, westmoreland, jamaica monthly weather accuweather.
Jamaica, along with several other caribbean islands and mainland territories, falls into what is commonly understood to be the atlantic hurricane belt, meaning that these countries often experience the effects of storm systems during the hurricane season. Hurricane season in jamaica what you must know before you go. Negril, jamaica s history with tropical systems current weather brbrush tstropical storm bdback door,meaning coming from over land from opposite coast. The best and worst times to go to jamaica depend on this caribbean islands average monthly weather and hurricane season. The hurricane season in jamaica runs from the beginning of june to the end of november, though peak season is from august to october. Negril is a small and laidback town situated in the most western point of jamaica in the caribbean, about 80km from montego bay. The warmest month is july with an average maximum temperature of 31c 88f. Hurricane dean in new kingston jamaica and near the airport. Best time to visit jamaica 2020 hurricane season 101. All establishments listed below are located on norman manley boulevard unless otherwise noted. Looking for sea conditions information for inshore and offshore areas around jamaica, then look no further. Although there is no guarantee that a tropical storm or hurricane will occur during this time, it is typically the time when jamaica experiences the highest level of rainfall particularly in the month of may and octobernovember. May 07, 2018 smack in the middle of the caribbean sea, jamaica deals with the constant threat of devastating hurricanes for six months out of the year. For the past 30 years, we have not experienced more than five dangerous hurricanes during the jamaica hurricane season.
It is featured as part of our commitment to diversity and. Get your 3day weather forecast for negril, westmoreland, jamaica. Caribbean jamaica westmoreland parish negril negril travel forum. Nobody can predict the weather but how has the weather the past couple years been during this time. Flights and room rates are at their lowest at this time of year since these months fall within hurricane season in the past, jamaica has. Get the monthly weather forecast for negril, westmoreland, jamaica, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The resort is well known for its miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and shallow bays with clear blue waters and hotels that offer easy access to the beach. The hurricane season in the caribbean is june through september and jamaica is fortunate that it does not get many. Like many caribbean islands, jamaicas hurricane season officially lasts from june 1st to november 30th. Hotels charge their highest prices during this peak winter period, when visitors fleeing cold north winds crowd the island.