Jamaica
Country · Americas, Caribbean
Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean with a population of about 2.8 million and an area of 10,992 square kilometers. Its capital is Kingston. The country offers visitors cultural sights, natural landscapes, and local cuisine.
Highlights
This site covers 4 sights. In Kingston, you can visit the Bob Marley Museum and Emancipation Park. Other notable locations include the Blue Mountains and Blue Mountain Peak, as well as Rose Hall in Montego Bay.
Food and drink
Local dishes to try include ackee and saltfish, Jamaican patty, coco bread, bammy, festival, run down, and bulla cake.
When to go
The climate data reflects the weather at the capital, Kingston. January through March offer daily highs of 27 °C to 28 °C and lower rainfall totals between 48 mm and 53 mm across 6 to 9 days each month. Rain increases significantly from May through November, peaking in October with 247 mm of rain over about 24 days alongside daily highs of 29 °C.
Practical notes
The currency is the Jamaican dollar. Spoken languages are English and Jamaican Patois. Plugs are type A and B with a voltage of 116 V. Driving is on the left side. The time zone is UTC−05:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Jamaica
- Ackee and saltfish
- Jamaican patty
- Coco bread
- Bammy
- Festival
- Run down
- Bulla cake
Top sights in Jamaica
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is October, with about 247 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 48 | 53 | 70 | 171 | 111 | 77 | 134 | 188 | 247 | 142 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kingston (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Great Goat Island
- Lime Cay