Best time to swim in Jamaica Sea temperature by month

Do you want to go to the seaside in Jamaica? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Jamaica.

Swimming in Jamaica by month

Discover swimming conditions in detail in Jamaica by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Black River.

Month Sea temperature
January 81°F to 82°F
February 81°F to 81°F
March 81°F to 82°F
April 82°F to 83°F
May 83°F to 84°F
June 83°F to 84°F
July 84°F to 85°F
August 85°F to 86°F
September 85°F to 86°F
October 85°F to 86°F
November 84°F to 85°F
December 83°F to 83°F

Where and when should you swim in Jamaica?

Kingston

Best time to swim in Kingston

It is possible to swim all year in Kingston.

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Montego Bay

Best time to swim in Montego Bay

It is possible to swim all year in Montego Bay.

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Negril

Best time to swim in Negril

It is possible to swim all year in Negril.

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Ocho Rios

Best time to swim in Ocho Rios

It is possible to swim all year in Ocho Rios.

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Black River

Best time to swim in Black River

It is possible to swim all year in Black River.

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Water temperatures in Jamaica over the entire year

On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Jamaica for the cities of: Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Black River.

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