🇰🇾 Grand Cayman vs Kingston 🇯🇲

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Kingston, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kingston is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Kingston is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman🇯🇲 Kingston
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (25°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year312242
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

🇯🇲 Kingston

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Cayman or Kingston warmer?

Kingston is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Grand Cayman or Kingston?

Grand Cayman is rainier — Kingston sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Grand Cayman vs Kingston?

Grand Cayman is best around January, February, December; Kingston is best around January, February, December.

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