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Tropical Jamaica is sunny, warm, and beautiful all year round. The best time to visit Jamaica for the optimal weather and hiking conditions is from January through April when it rains the least. Jamaica Carnival is one of the major festivities in the country that takes place in April. May, June, and July are also good months to be on the island. Even though it's a rainy season, quick downpours are quickly replaced by sunshine. Spring and early summer is the harvest time for mango, star apple, ackee, and coffee. July is also time for a well-known Reggae Sumfest. Hurricanes usually hit Jamaica's lands in August and September, even though the hurricane season runs officially from June to November. It's a bit risky, but it's the best season to catch good deals.

21 things to do in Jamaica

Reggae Marathon in Negril

December 8, 2024 Event

Discover a remarkable international race in the birthplace of the fastest people on Earth

Dolphin Cove

all year round Nature

Witness a variety of animals in one of the main attractions of Jamaica

Ganja Farms

all year round Nature

Cannabis or ganja is considered to be the third touchstone of Jamaica apart from reggae music and Rastafari

Reggae Sumfest

July 14–20, 2024 Event

If you had to describe Jamaica in one word, that word would be music.

Jamaica Carnival

April 3-9, 2024 Event

Immerse yourself into the electrifying atmosphere and raw flavor of the Caribbean at Bacchanal Jamaica Road March and other events

Hiking Blue Mountain Peak

December–April Activity

Have yourself a good retreat from the heat while climbing up and up!

Bob Marley Birthday Bash Negril

February 1-28, 2024 Event

If you are a Bob Marley fan, you shouldn't miss this fantastic event

Star Apple Season

March–June Food

Go get yourself a hard-hitting fruit

Christmas Cake

December 25 Food

Jamaican Christmas is considered to be incomplete without its traditional rum cake

Holland Bamboo Avenue, St. Elizabeth

May–October Nature

Don't restrain yourself from visiting an unbelievably arched and shaded bamboo canopy

Sugar Cane Harvest

January–May Activity

Take a sip or a bite of fresh exhilarating sweetness!

Lobster Season

July–March Food

What can be better than feasting on the fresh lobster?

Blue Mountain Coffee Harvest

March–August Activity

How about a cup of silky smooth and well-balanced coffee?

Coconut Drops

all year round Food

A pure heaven for coconut lovers

Sailing

December–April Activity

Immerse yourself in Carribean culture and food while sailing from one island to another

Mango Season

April–August Food

When a single fruit replaces the meal

Christmas Market or Grand Market in Jamaica

December 25 Event

Even without ice and snow, you can still feel the spirit of Jamaican Christmas

Queen Conch Season

April–August Food

How about a salad with valuable marine mollusc?

Ackee Season

January–March | June–August Food

Do not shy away from one of the best fruits of Jamaica

Accompong Maroon Festival

January 6 Event

Get a sense of Accompong’s uniqueness during its traditional celebration

Rebel Salute

January 18, 2025 Event

One of the biggest music festivals in Jamaica with a strong Reggae twist

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