Defining The Seasons

As it is important to be mindful of your surroundings while travelling, it is just as important to understand Jamaica’s climate. The tropical island does not have four defined seasons. But June to November is usually hurricane season, meaning there are higher levels of rainfall and high winds.

For those who are not accustom to this type of weather, it is important to become familiar with the US National Hurricane Centre, so that you are well prepared and know what to do in the event that you are caught in a storm.

On the other hand, the winter/spring months December to March experiences less rainfall and is slightly less humid.


But if you have any concerns you can always seek advice from the local Jamaica Information Services. You can also contact the Canadian Embassy at (876) 926-1500 or the after hours emergency line at (613) 996-8885 / (613) 944-1310 (TTY) or simply call 119 in the event of an emergency. 

I have recently learnt about The Government of Canada's website for Canadians Travelling or Living Abroad. This website is fairly objective and it provides advisory and security warnings, entry and exit requirements, health related policies, laws and customs, as well as natural disaster and climate information for various destinations. 

There are tones of useful tips and information available on this site, but too many for me to list. This is a travel site that I will definitely keep in my favourites and I recommend you do the same!!!  

As long as you apply common sense and always stay vigilant you can dance the night away in Jamaica.... #YOLO

Fun Fact:

The average temperature in Jamaica is 28°C and on average the tropical island receives 6.5 feet of rainfall. And just in case you were curious, the wettest part of the island is Blue Mountain, which receives the bulk of the islands annual downpour.