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Kingston is the cultural and economic heart of Jamaica. It is an essential stop on the modern Jamaican adventure, and offers anticipated experiences like spicy jerk chicken, Red Strip beer, and lively music. A visit to Uptown, also known as New Kingston will present visitors with the best hotels and restaurants, exclusive neighborhoods, and the Bob Marley Museum. Alternatively, a trip Downtown offers the charm of historic buildings and street markets. Downtown is also home to one of the greatest art museums in the Caribbean. Other attractions around Kingston include a visit to the 17th century pirate haven of Port Royal, a trip to the Devon House Mansion, and boat ride over to Lime Cay. Transportation around the island is available by bus, taxi, or rental car.
Language:
English, Jamaican
Currency:
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 86 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 |
Low | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 |
Average | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 |
Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Low | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Average | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Inches | 1.2 | .9 | .9 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 5 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
Centimeters | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
Humidity | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Percent | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |