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Best time to visit Kingston

Go inDecember–March

Hike the Blue Mountains for coffee farms and views.

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Kingston month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood30°CSome rainModerateAverage–
FebruaryGreat30°CSome rainModerateAverageReggae Month
MarchGood30°CSome rainModerateAverage–
AprilGood31°CSome rainModerateAverage–
MayMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed31°CWetModerateAverage–
DecemberGood30°CSome rainModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Kingston

  • February🎉 Reggae MonthConcerts and events all February.

Good to know

  • Flights to Kingston are usually cheapest in May–October. The catch: May–October are rainy.
  • The heaviest rain falls in September–October.

Bob Marley’s home at 56 Hope Road is now a museum.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Kingston?

The best time to visit Kingston is December–March. Hike the Blue Mountains for coffee farms and views.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Kingston?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Kingston busiest?

Kingston rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is May–November.

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