Bahamas & Jamaica Weather
One of Jamaica's greatest features is its great tropical maritime climate. Coastal temperatures average a near constant 80F to 86F year-round. Temperatures fall steadily with increasing altitude, but even in the Blue Mountains average 65F or more. Down by the shore, days are cooled by warm winds – known as “doctor breeze”. The climate for Jamaica has some less noticeable nocturnal offshore breeze that is known locally as ‘the undertaker'. Cool ‘northers' can also blow December to March, when cold fronts that bring freezing conditions to Florida can affect Jamaica.
Annual rainfall average 78 inches, but there are considerable variations nationwide, with the eastern (or windward) coast receiving considerably more rain than elsewhere on the island. Parts of the John Crow and Blue Mountains receive an average of 300 inches a year. By contrast, the south coast sees little rain and in places is semibarren.
A “rainy season” begins in May or June and extends through November or December, with the heaviest rains in September and October. Rain can fall at any time of year, however, and normally comes in short, heavy showers, often followed by sun.
Jamaica's average annual temperature is 80°F/27°C. The average yearly temperature range is between 78°F and 85°F. Extreme temperatures range from a low of 65°F to a high of 95°F.
Jamaica weather also offers a fresh sea breeze by day and a gentle breeze from the mountains by night. As a condition of Caribbean weather, the high season is the winter season from December 15 to April 14. The winter season is when Jamaica is windiest. The winter season is the most popular time to visit Jamaica and the most expensive also requiring the greatest amount of pre-planning. You should make your reservations 2 or 3 months prior to your desired winter season visit to assure that you can get your desired accommodations.
During the summer season temperatures are only a couple of degrees warmer than in the winter. The summer season resort rates drop 20-50%. The rainy season is usually during the fall. Usually brief showers followed by sunshine. Overcast days are rare.
Although Jamaica lies in the Caribbean “hurricane belt”, relatively few hurricanes touch it. Officially the hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 – you should know that August and September are peak months.
When you need quick information on Jamaica's weather and specific forecasts, just enter the next web sites that offers you up to date information on this issue:
www.wunderground.com/global/JM.html
http://pages.zdnet.com/glen72/jawx/id16.html
When surfing the above mentioned web site tourists can also find interesting and very detailed information on climate in Nassau and other resorts, general issues on Bahamas climate and weather conditions and of course, the current weather in Nassau and many other locations.
As conclusion, the weather provides to this splendid location necessary conditions for the tourists to enjoy its great landscapes. It is one essential part of the excellent conditions tourists always find in this corner of the world
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