Climate Insights for Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay, Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
February
23°C low
Wettest
October
202mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Discovery Bay is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1193mm of precipitation falls per year. Discovery Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Discovery Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Feb Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Mar Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Apr Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° May Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Discovery Bay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 53mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Mar Precipitation: 61mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm May Precipitation: 140mm Jun Precipitation: 83mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Aug Precipitation: 98mm Sep Precipitation: 157mm Oct Precipitation: 202mm Nov Precipitation: 121mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm
Precipitation

Discovery Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1193mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 202mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 43mm. That's 159mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Discovery Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Discovery Bay, which began on September 23, 2026. Discovery Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 23°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 480mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Discovery Bay is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Discovery Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
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