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Considering a June trip. Never been there that time of year as we normally go at Christmas time. We miss it so much that we want to go back with our kids. Please help clarify any misconceptions I have developed which are as follows: it us unbearably hot that time of year; It rains so much that you won't have a good time; It is unbearably humid and uncomfortable. Any thoughts or experiences that you can share would be appreciated. Peace and love.
well, I go every June, usually into July. It is hot but I like it. I think that it is hotter in Cali when I am in Jamaica as it can get over 100 in Cali during the summer. Others can chime in, but I don't remember it getting that hot when I am there in June, meaning over 100 but I don't pay much attention to the temp. Rain, well I guess so but not all the time and usually in the afternoon is what I found, it is classified as the rainy season (or hurricane season). It might rain for 20 minutes and then again it might rain for a few hours, then again, it might not rain at all. Love how hard it can rain and it can be quite refreshing. Also like the thunderstorms!! Never so much though that I didn't have a good time or find something to do while it was raining. I like it in June/July.
We were there last June- the first week; it was rainy season- and it rained alot and decided we would never go during rainy season again.
Ive spent the last 2 Junes in Negril. I guess it was the second week but the weather was great. Occasional rains but just enough for variety. Liquid Sunshine i heard it called.
I go every June. It is hot and humid. The rain is the big variable. Mostly its just an hour or two later in the afternoon. Last June, the first week it rained at least 4 hours every day for 6 days in a row. But, that can happen anytime.
I like June because it is dead quiet in Negril and it is very laid back. Also, the air and hotels are MUCH cheaper in June.
We've only been in June. I like it. The days are hot and sunny, and then after lunch you'll get a nice shower to cool you down so you can rest. This year we're going the first week of July. I'm hoping the weather isn't that much different.
Can anybody chime in if they have experienced both June and July?
I was in Negril last year last week of June - first week of July, and I loved it so nice a nice shower in the afternoon, would go at that time again.
The heat is bearable...its the humidity that really gets to you...you shower, go out grab a taxi, go for lunch, when you get there you are soaked with sweat...you must carry "sweat towel" or use a "do Rag"............
we been June a couple of times. August a lot of times....even worse then.........BUT its Jamaica,its a Tropical Island, it must rain....lol..
and what do you have to worry about ???? Everybody else including the Jamaicans are hot n sweaty...:)
Rainy rainy. Been twice in June and rained a lot both times. I actually like the rain but it was not even rain I could be out in as it was accompanied by lots of lightening. I didn't find it all that hot compared to late July and Aug but then again I like the heat :)
Some years it rains...some years it doesn't
What everyone else said. I've been going in June for over 20 years, June AND July since 2000. Every year can be different, every week can be different. Where you stay on the beach makes a difference. Many, many days it's raining at Treehouse & down near the AIs. Sunny & fine closer to town. Rain can be a few sprinkles to a deluge. Rain chances increase as you get later into the month & into July, also starts earlier. Rain might come around 4 p.m. when I first get to Negril. By the time I head home, the rain is starting as early as noon.
It is hot but, as Rambo stated, it's the humidity that creates discomfort. I always carry my sweat cloth (washcloth). On the beach there's a breeze so it's quite bearable. The temperature is usually in the low 90's. Anything 93 or higher is a heat wave there (been there for a couple over the years). I live in west central FL & would rather summer in Negril because the weather is better. If I lived near the beach here in FL I might not feel the same about the weather as it's always cooler near the coast.
Last year I arrived June 3 in the evening. Apparently it had rained every day & my first beach day on 6/4 was the first break from rain. Lucky for me. Rain has never put a damper on my Negril time (no pun intended). Just booked yesterday for 6/11 - 7/14.
It's a crapshoot.....But? You get low prices and the sun is out much longer.....
We were there end of June/early July and loved it enough we are going back this year again! Bring light loose clothing! No tight tees or shorts! As much cotton as you can. Ironically, jean shorts were the most comfy even though they seemed heavier than the synthetic ones I had. Synthetics just stick to you!!! It was wonderful. As many posted, there are few tourists and you get to really know the people because everyone has time for you! It was heat like I had never experienced, but that's why God invented Red Stripe and rum punch. We hit the beach around 7:30 am and headed back for breakfast at the hotel. OK, I confess. We hit the beach the first day at 11:30. OMG! You couldn't walk across the sand in bare feet! That's why we went early early from then on! It was awesome!!!!! Forget make up. It will just melt off. If you love Jamaica, you will love her even more in summer.