Weather in Port Antonio in January: temperature and climate

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Port Antonio in January in summary

Fair weather

Min 24°C Max 27°C 163 mm 11 day(s) 83% 36% 28°C UV 6 8.0 h/day

Best activities in January

Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observation

Practical guidelines

High crowding Very high prices 06:40 17:51

Hourly weather

Average weather in Port Antonio in January 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Port Antonio in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 January 2027

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

11 days out of 31 (35%)

24.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

14 days out of 31 (45%)

24.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

13 days out of 31 (41%)

24.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

16 days out of 31 (51%)

25.9°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

15 days out of 31 (48%)

26.5°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

15h

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

15 days out of 31 (48%)

26.1°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

18h

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

13 days out of 31 (41%)

24.7°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

21h

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

12 days out of 31 (38%)

24.3°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Climate

Climate of Port Antonio in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Port Antonio in January.

Temperatures and rain in Port Antonio in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in Port Antonio in January

The climate of Port Antonio in January is humid. An average of 163 mm precipitation is recorded over 25 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 232 mm over 27 days.

Temperatures are warm in Port Antonio in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 24°C. The month's average temperature is 25°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Port Antonio in January: 29°C as a maximum in 2016 and 18°C as a minimum in 2017.

In January, the days last on average 11:11 in Port Antonio. The sun rises around 06:40 and sets around 17:51.

With only fair weather, the month of January is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Port Antonio in Jamaica remains possible depending on your priorities.

In January, the most favorable activities in Port Antonio are: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Family and attractions, Diving and snorkeling, Watersports, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Port Antonio in January

Check the seasonal normals in Port Antonio in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	December	January	February
Outside temperature
Average temperature	26.1°C	25.4°C	25.3°C
Maximum temperature	27.1°C	26.6°C	26.5°C
Minimum temperature	25.0°C	24.1°C	24.1°C
Record maximum temperature	30.0°C (2021)	29.0°C (2016)	28.0°C (2010)
Record low temperature	20.0°C (2010)	18.0°C (2017)	20.0°C (2015)
Number of days at +30°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Number of days at +18°	31 day(s) (100%)	31 day(s) (100%)	28 day(s) (97%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	28.1°C	27.1°C	26.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	27.6°C	26.2°C	26.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	29.0°C	28.1°C	27.7°C
Wind
Wind speed	17 km/h	18 km/h	18 km/h
Wind temperature	25.0°C	24.1°C	24.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	232.4 mm	162.8 mm	154.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation	27 day(s) (87%)	25 day(s) (81%)	25 day(s) (86%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	12 day(s) (39%)	11 day(s) (34%)	10 day(s) (34%)
Record precipitation in one day	77.5 mm (2015)	61.4 mm (2018)	48.0 mm (2011)
Other weather data
Humidity	83%	83%	83%
Visibility	9.3 km	9.5 km	9.5 km
Cloud cover	39%	36%	38%
UV index	6	6	6
Daily sunshine	8h	8h	11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h29	06h40	06h33
Sunset time	17h33	17h51	18h07
Day length	11h04	11h11	11h34
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When	fair weather	fair weather	fair weather

Activities and events

What to do in Port Antonio in January?

Best activities in January

Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationFamily and attractionsDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomyBoat trip and cruise

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Port Antonio in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Port Antonio in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
		1 Partly Cloudy 25°C25°C0.0 mm	2 Overcast 24°C25°C0.0 mm	3 Partly Cloudy 24°C26°C0.0 mm	4 Heavy rain at times 25°C25°C7.9 mm	5 Overcast 24°C25°C0.0 mm
6 Partly Cloudy 24°C26°C0.1 mm	7 Patchy rain nearby 24°C26°C0.9 mm	8 Light rain shower 24°C25°C0.7 mm	9 Moderate rain 23°C24°C5.2 mm	10 Cloudy 23°C24°C0.0 mm	11 Cloudy 25°C26°C0.0 mm	12 Mist 24°C25°C0.0 mm
13 Cloudy 24°C25°C0.0 mm	14 Overcast 24°C25°C0.0 mm	15 Cloudy 23°C24°C0.0 mm	16 Cloudy 24°C25°C0.0 mm	17 Overcast 24°C25°C1.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 24°C27°C0.0 mm	19 Heavy rain at times 25°C27°C2.6 mm
20 Overcast 24°C26°C0.0 mm	21 Overcast 24°C26°C0.0 mm	22 Partly Cloudy 25°C27°C0.0 mm	23 Overcast 24°C25°C0.0 mm	24 Cloudy 24°C25°C0.0 mm	25 Overcast 24°C25°C0.0 mm	26 Light rain shower 25°C26°C7.7 mm
27 Overcast 24°C25°C1.5 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 25°C27°C3.1 mm	29 Partly Cloudy 25°C26°C1.2 mm	30 Cloudy 25°C26°C0.0 mm	31 Partly Cloudy 25°C27°C0.0 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Port Antonio in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Port Antonio in January, which ranks this month 1st out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 163 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 27°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 8.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Animal observation. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 56/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Yes: prices are at level Very high prices, with a price index of 94/100, including flights and accommodation. Booking early makes a real difference.

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