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January · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 58/100

Falmouth in January

Fair · 58/100Beach 83/100
High / low30° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation78 mm10 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
18.49° N, 77.66° WElevation 5 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goFalmouth · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58January
Best timeJan–Mar
January: high / low30° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Falmouth averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 78 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 17%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

January scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Falmouth.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 17:55 local time, giving 11 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 17 minutes over the month.

Why 58/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%54%
Dry days · 33%31%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 83/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in January

Around Falmouth this month

Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Saint James Parish · 28 km W
30°Jan high
10wet days
55score
Montego Bay
Savanna-la-Mar
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Savanna-la-Mar

Westmoreland · 59 km SW
30°Jan high
12wet days
51score
Savanna-la-Mar
Lucea
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Lucea

Hanover · 55 km W
29°Jan high
12wet days
53score
Lucea
ivTop of the table

Jamaica's best in January

Where to go in January
Kingston
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Kingston

Kingston
31°Jan high
8wet days
56score
Kingston
Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Saint James Parish
30°Jan high
10wet days
55score
Montego Bay
Spanish Town
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Spanish Town

Saint Catherine Parish
31°Jan high
9wet days
53score
Spanish Town
Lucea
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Lucea

Hanover
29°Jan high
12wet days
53score
Lucea
·Questions

Falmouth in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Falmouth?

January scores 58/100 for Falmouth, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 30°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Falmouth in January?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 22°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Falmouth in January?

Falmouth receives about 78 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Falmouth in January?

The sea averages 27°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.