Weather radar Kingston
Real-time precipitation radar · Surrey · Jamaica
Kingston climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kingston shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28.1° | 27.8° | 28.3° | 28.7° | 29.9° | 30.3° | 30.9° | 31.5° | 31.2° | 30.2° | 29.3° | 28.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.1° | 23.9° | 24.2° | 24.8° | 25.8° | 26.4° | 26.9° | 27.1° | 26.9° | 26.3° | 25.6° | 24.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 18 | 26 | 31 | 59 | 50 | 68 | 78 | 91 | 89 | 216 | 133 | 35 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 320 | 302 | 345 | 351 | 363 | 343 | 366 | 352 | 326 | 313 | 284 | 310 |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 77% | 77% | 79% | 83% | 82% | 80% |
Best time to visit Kingston
The best time to visit Kingston is typically January. In this month the average high is 28.1°C, precipitation is 18 mm and sunshine duration is 320 hours. The annual average high is 29.6°C, total annual precipitation is 894 mm (163 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3975 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kingston
How up to date is the weather radar for Kingston?
The weather radar for Kingston is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kingston?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kingston: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kingston?
The thunderstorm potential for Kingston is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kingston.
What is the climate like in Kingston?
Kingston has an annual average high of 29.6°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 31.5°C), the coldest February (avg low 23.9°C). The wettest month is October with 216 mm, the driest January with 18 mm. Total annual precipitation is 894 mm (163 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3975 hours.
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