One thing that holiday makers should be aware of is that jamaicas hurricane season fall between june and november. Some of the storms experienced by jamaica have formed. Dec 07, 2011 hurricane dean in new kingston jamaica and near the airport. All establishments listed below are located on norman manley boulevard unless otherwise noted. 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. Looking for sea conditions information for inshore and offshore areas around jamaica, then look no further. However, the latter portion of the season is regarded as the most active part of the season. Some packagetour charges are as much as 20% lower, and individual excursion airfares are reduced from 5% to 10%. I have been to jamaica many times during rainy season. Best times to visit negril weather, season, temperature. However, others recommend visiting during this time to take advantage of the discounts, which can be as high as 60 percent. Jamaica weather in january, february, march, april, may, august, september, october, november, december.
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. Hooking along jamaicas western coast, negril is home to some of the worlds most striking coastlines. It is featured as part of our commitment to diversity and. The hurricane season in jamaica runs from the beginning of june to the end of november, though peak season is from august to october. While this may worry some visitors, weather forecasts for the region will. Surviving the hurricane season in jamaica epic jamaica. Negril, jamaica s history with tropical systems current weather brbrush tstropical storm bdback door,meaning coming from over land from opposite coast. Public order incidents and demonstrations can occur across jamaica, and may cause significant disruption.
Hurricane dean in new kingston jamaica and near the airport. Nobody can predict the weather but how has the weather the past couple years been during this time. 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. Best time to visit jamaica 2020 hurricane season 101. Went over easter weekend last year and cant wait to go back.
The sea temperature stays at 29 degrees celsius, perfect for spending whole days next to negrils azure waters. Best time to visit jamaica 2020 hurricane season 101 holidays. Caribbean jamaica westmoreland parish negril negril travel forum. The negril, jamaica tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. 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. Hurricane hattie was a late season system whose tract took it within impact distance of negril. 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. Negril weather averages for planning holidays, jamaica. Book a trip to jamaica in march to avoid hurricane season and the rainy season, which runs from may or june to november. This icon serves as a link to download the essential accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. Official negril jamaica website negril jamaica info. Other than that, just try to enjoy as there is nothing, save change your travel dates, you can do about it. Annually, the hurricane season lasts from june to november. Like most caribbean islands, jamaica has a hurricane season that officially starts on june 1st and lasts through november 30th.
Jamaica tends not to be so badly affected by tropical storms as other, more. Get the monthly weather forecast for negril, westmoreland, jamaica, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The hurricane season in the caribbean is june through september and jamaica is fortunate that it does not get many. 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. Hurricanes dont always occur but can happen at any time during the season, particularly in august and september. Compared with other caribbean islands, jamaica was left relatively unscathed by recent hurricanes irma and maria. 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. We were heading to negril and there was little to no effect there. The best and worst times to go to jamaica depend on this caribbean islands average monthly weather and hurricane season. Make sure your travel insurance is in place, try not to worry. Thats the thing about traveling during hurricane season. The atlantic hurricane season in 2018 became the third in a consecutive series of damaging and higher than average seasons. 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. 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.
Was thinking of going back to negril in september or october. I am thinking about going see also since there is such a great deal. The hurricane season in jamaica is between june 1 and november 30 each year. Negril, jamaica live weather update holiday weather. When is the hurricane season and when is the best time to visit. Nevertheless, it has a distinct high season running roughly from middecember through midapril. In late fall and early winter, the caribbean hurricane season tapers off, leaving. The warmest month is july with an average maximum temperature of 31c 88f.
Negril is a small and laidback town situated in the most western point of jamaica in the caribbean, about 80km from montego bay. Climate and average monthly weather in negril westmoreland. For the past 30 years, we have not experienced more than five dangerous hurricanes during the jamaica hurricane season. The south western part of jamaica, which includes treasure beach and mandeville receives little rain, even during the rainy season.
Many advise staying away from jamaica during hurricane season. The worst time to visit is during hurricane season. Dec 20, 2017 the best time to travel to jamaica takes advantage of the dry season. Like its neighboring islands, jamaicas climate is lush and tropical, with only slight variations across the island. Last year was dicey as a hurricane was taking aim at jamaica in the weeks prior to our travel. The path and strength of hurricane hattie were similar to that of hurricane mitch 1998. Like many caribbean islands, jamaicas hurricane season officially lasts from june 1st to november 30th.
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. Even though jamaica lies in what is called the atlantic hurricane belt, it hardly ever experiences a hurricane. The hurricane season in jamaica normally runs from june to november. With its fabled weather balmy all year, jamaica is more and more a yearround destination. Still in high season, september is a very warm month in negril, jamaica, and is much preferred by many tourists over the busier summer months. 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 best time to visit jamaica is november to middecember. Like all caribbean islands that lie within the atlantic hurricane belt, jamaica is quite vulnerable to hurricanes. In fact the way people pulled together after the storm is what made me love the people of jamaica. The peak time of our hurricane season is late august to early september. Negril, westmoreland parish, jamaica weather forecast and. If you dont mind a little rain, october is a great time to visit jamaica.
The hurricane season officially runs from 1 june to 30 november, with august and september its peak months. The towns weather is usually hot, with a yearly average of 81 degrees fahrenheit, with a constant, gentle breeze blowing and rare light showers. Does it rain a lot or is it rainy season now in jamaica. Daytime temperatures are also very inviting, with high peaks never going above 30 degrees and low peaks staying around 24 degrees. What is the best time of year to go to negril in jamaica. Mar 22, 2018 weather for travel to jamaica in march. The caribbean and the atlantic region generally experience few or no storms. Smack in the middle of the caribbean sea, jamaica deals with the constant threat of devastating hurricanes for six months out of the year. Went off the resort to some little bars and really have some fun memmories of that day. Negrils seven mile beach is a little more of a party scene, with glam. At the tail end of hurricane season, many resorts and hotels offer greatly discounted rates for travelers. Negril,jamaicas history with tropical systems current weather brbrush tstropical storm bdback door,meaning coming from over land from opposite coast. At the negril cliffs where james bond has filmed, brightlycolored caribbean water crashes into the limestone formations and beachgoers dive into the waves below.
Negril, westmoreland, jamaica three day weather forecast. Hurricane season in jamaica is from june 1 to november 30. Get your 3day weather forecast for negril, westmoreland, jamaica. The october hurricane season in the caribbean typically has a minimal effect on jamaica. Find out more about our data sources more about tropical storms. Some of the best reggae bands in jamaica, often from kingston and often bob marley wannabes, show up in negril. But while watching the hurricane predictions i was glad that we had the trip insurance.
The best time to visit negril is from middecember to midapril. No, youre not crazy to go to jamaica in hurricane season. 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. In most cases, hotel rates are slashed a startling 20% to 60%. During this time we experience rainfall with the most coming between september and october and petering off in november. Alfreds and risky business are both major venues for reggae performances. Negril, westmoreland, jamaica monthly weather accuweather. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. The island is very well equipped with adequate warning.
The chart was processed from data supplied by the us meteorological agency noaa. The sea temperature stays at 29 degrees celsius, perfect for spending whole days next to negril s azure waters. The off season in jamaica roughly midapr to middec amounts to a summer sale. Negril offers an adventurous vacation experience like no other. The hurricane season in jamaica officially runs from june 1 to november 30. And this is so generally, even with the changing weather patterns. Not every stat on every storm description is given. 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. Negril, jamaica weather conditions weather underground. However, jamaica was largely left untouched by hurricanes irma and maria, which swept through the caribbean in 2017, killing thousands and causing billions of. Nov 06, 2019 many advise staying away from jamaica during hurricane season. Hurricane season in jamaica what you must know before you go. The caribbean and the atlantic region generally experience few or no storms during the first two months june and july of the season. Rainfall in jamaica is highest between june and november, typically peaking during october and november.
Not all names are noted,also storms before 1950 were not named. Like its neighboring islands, jamaica s climate is lush and tropical, with only slight variations across the island. 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. In a year, negril receives around 62 inches of rain slightly more than. We are staying with friends so the only part financially we would lose if hurricane season effected our. The official date of hurricane season in jamaica is june 1 november 30. Fortunately it was just a minor hit on the eastern part of jamaica. Hotels charge their highest prices during this peak winter period, when visitors fleeing cold north winds crowd the island. Most rainfall rainy season is seen in june, september and october. The best time to travel to jamaica takes advantage of the dry season. 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. 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.