🇯🇲 Kingston vs Nassau 🇧🇸

Kingston, Jamaica vs Nassau, Bahamas — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kingston is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kingston is drier, with roughly 24 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Kingston🇧🇸 Nassau
Avg annual high30°C28°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year242266
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇯🇲 Kingston

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

🇧🇸 Nassau

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston or Nassau warmer?

Kingston is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kingston or Nassau?

Nassau is rainier — Kingston sees about 24 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kingston vs Nassau?

Kingston is best around January, February, December; Nassau is best around January, February, December.

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