Falmouth Weather

Falmouth sits on the north coast of Jamaica, 22 miles from Montego Bay, with this quiet beach resort enjoying a tropical climate, with plenty of Caribbean sunshine. Temperatures do not fluctuate greatly during the year, but rainfall and humidity levels do vary, with the period between December and April seeing the best conditions, and being the busiest time for tourists to visit. The whole island receives northerly trade winds that help to temper the constant heat, with Falmouth experiencing an average annual temperature of 29C. 

 

January and February are the coolest months in Falmouth, with average temperatures of 28C, and see moderate levels of humidity, thanks to the cooling effects of the trade winds at this time. There are 7 - 8 hours of sunshine during these months, and the waters of the Caribbean hover around 27C - ideal for swimming and water sports. Evening temperatures in Falmouth drop to a pleasant warm 19C during the peak season winter months. Rainfall is light during this time, with January receiving between 80mm - 100mm, and March being the driest month of the year, seeing 65mm of rain. Temperatures start to rise a little in May, reaching 30C, and the humidity level begins to increase, with the hottest months of July and August climbing to an average of 31C.

 

The rainy season in Falmouth starts in May or June, and runs until November, with October being the wettest month, seeing over 200mm of rain. Rainfall is generally heavy but short-lived, with the sun coming out soon after a shower. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with August and September seeing the highest risk.