🇯🇲 Kingston vs San Juan 🇵🇷

Kingston, Jamaica vs San Juan, Puerto Rico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. San Juan is drier, with roughly 89 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Kingston🇵🇷 San Juan
Avg annual high30°C30°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (32°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year242153
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇯🇲 Kingston

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

🇵🇷 San Juan

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston or San Juan warmer?

Kingston and San Juan have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Kingston or San Juan?

Kingston is rainier — San Juan sees about 89 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kingston vs San Juan?

Kingston is best around January, February, December; San Juan is best around January, February, March.

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