| The Jamaican weather is undisputedly incredible which | | | | Novembers to the end of April. The rainy season is |
| makes the island an all year holiday paradise. With | | | | from May to October yet still dry enough for a |
| average temperatures in the winter ranging from 22 | | | | splendid vacation. |
| – 31°C and in the summer a maximum of | | | | Jamaica lays within the hurricane belt. As perilous as |
| 29-34°C it is always just perfect for the occasion. | | | | this may sound it is not that horrific. The Caribbean |
| Regardless of when you choose to visit Jamaica, | | | | hurricane season is between June and November and |
| there will be tropical warm temperatures waiting you. | | | | has brought lots of attention to this area each year. |
| Whenever you choose to visit you are essentially | | | | However, because of its location Jamaica has being |
| guarantee a wonderful vacation. | | | | very privileged not to be battered often. The |
| There is no significant difference in temperature | | | | hurricanes usually form between the eastern end of |
| throughout the island; however it differs slightly in | | | | the Caribbean and off the African west coast. These |
| rainfall volume in different sections. The mountainous | | | | hurricanes have the tendency to travel in a north |
| areas tend to get a lot more rain fall in contrast to | | | | westerly direction. Given that Jamaica is located on |
| the planes. Consequently, places such as Port Antonio | | | | the western side of the Caribbean by time the |
| on the north eastern end of the island in the vicinity | | | | storms get close they are already too far north to |
| of the Blue and John Crow Mountains receive more | | | | pose any serious concerns. Another important factor |
| rainfall than other places. The south side of Jamaica | | | | also is the size of Jamaica. The smaller the target the |
| gets the least rainfall but with good measure. | | | | harder it is for a direct hit. This is evident in the many |
| The Jamaican local city or town weather prediction | | | | times Cuba and Florida have been hit directly. |
| pose quite a challenge for the forecasters. It could | | | | The last direct batter Jamaica had was hurricane was |
| be raining heavily where one is but just 5 kilometers | | | | Hurricane Gilbert in 1988 and the previous one was |
| away it is sunny, dry and without a hint of gray. | | | | hurricane Charley in 1951. Another reason not to panic |
| Though the average annual rainfall is about 48.5 | | | | is that with the current technology that is available |
| inches, accumulation varies significantly across the | | | | we can predict hurricane paths accurately and I can |
| island. Generally, showers are short, intense and | | | | assure you there will be enough time to get out of |
| followed by sunshine. The driest period is between | | | | the way safely. |