Jamaica has a hot, humid climate that is eased by ocean winds. The average temperature in the winter is 75 °F (24 °C) and in the summer 80 f (27 °C) Temperatures in the mountains can drop to 40 °F (4 °C) The rainy seasons extend from May to June and September through November . The rainiest months are May and October. The yearly rainfall varies from about 30 inches (76 centimeters) along the coast to about 200 inches (510 Centimeters) in the mountains.
The hurricane season is between July and October, though a hurricane may occasionally arise in June or November.
