Climate Insights for Retreat

Jamaica

Hottest
September
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
October
243 mm rain9.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Retreat is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,145 mm of precipitation falls per year. Retreat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Retreat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Retreat is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 45.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Retreat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Retreat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 28°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°DecMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 82°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°F
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Average
Min

Retreat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Retreat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 62mmMayPrecipitation: 117mmJunPrecipitation: 88mmJulPrecipitation: 76mmAugPrecipitation: 113mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmOctPrecipitation: 243mmNovPrecipitation: 171mmDecPrecipitation: 59mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 4.6inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inJulPrecipitation: 3inAugPrecipitation: 4.4inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 9.6inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inDecPrecipitation: 2.3in
Precipitation

Retreat is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,145 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 243 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34 mm. That's 209 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Retreat is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 8.2 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 23km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 25km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Retreat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Retreat is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Retreat 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Retreat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
24 km/h15 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
25 km/h16 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
26 °C80 °F
23 km/h14 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
22 km/h14 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
23 km/h14 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
26 km/h16 mph
88 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
25 km/h16 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
28 °C82 °F
29 °C84 °F
22 km/h14 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
22 km/h13 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
25 km/h15 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in