Fortunately, you'll find good weather just about year around in Jamaica. Some months are more humid than others (expect summer days to feel warmer than winter) but year around the two of you can comfortable swim, wear shorts, and just bask in the tropical sun.

The average annual temperature in Jamaica is 82 degrees, but expect temperatures to be hotter during afternoon hours (and feel much hotter because of nasty humidity levels.) Fortunately, the island is blessed with northeasterly trade winds that keep you from sweltering no matter what time of year.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30; the worst months for hurricanes are August and September.

When's the Rainy Season?

Rainfall varies with the season. Overall the island gets an average of 78 inches a year (one look around at the lush vegetation and you'll see that it's necessary.) The lion's share of the rain falls in the misty Blue Mountains, home of some of the world's best coffee. Usually along the coast, rain showers are brief and heavy, coming in mid-afternoon and clearing up before you can run inside.