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February · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 57/100

Kingston in February

Fair · 57/100Beach 86/100
High / low31° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation48 mm8 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
18.00° N, 76.79° WElevation 65 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goKingston · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57February
Best timeJan–Mar
February: high / low31° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Kingston averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 48 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 14%.

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

February scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Kingston.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 18:09 local time, giving 11 h 34 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%41%
Dry days · 33%45%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 86/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Kingston this month

Spanish Town
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Spanish Town

Saint Catherine Parish · 17 km W
31°Feb high
7wet days
56score
Spanish Town
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Portmore

Saint Catherine Parish · 10 km W
31°Feb high
7wet days
57score
Portmore
ivTop of the table

Jamaica's best in February

Where to go in February
Falmouth
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Falmouth

Trelawny Parish
30°Feb high
8wet days
61score
Falmouth
Lucea
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Lucea

Hanover
29°Feb high
10wet days
59score
Lucea
Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Saint James Parish
30°Feb high
8wet days
58score
Montego Bay
Savanna-la-Mar
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Savanna-la-Mar

Westmoreland
30°Feb high
10wet days
57score
Savanna-la-Mar
·Questions

Kingston in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Kingston?

February scores 57/100 for Kingston, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 31°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Kingston in February?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 22°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Kingston in February?

Kingston receives about 48 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Kingston in February?

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