Weather in January
Commencing the calendar year, the climatic conditions in
Hope Bay,
Jamaica, transition from the customary winter weather. The warmer currents from the Atlantic Ocean and the higher Barbadian winds confer a warm temperate weather pattern. As the month progresses, the trade winds recede slightly, allowing for more subdued and predictable weather conditions. The ocean temperature averages 27.1°C (80.8°F) in
January. This moderate weather is an initiation of what to expect in the coming months.
Sea temperature
In Hope Bay, the average seawater temperature in January is 27.1°C (80.8°F).
Note: Water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, making swimming, diving, and similar water activities pleasurable for extended periods.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Hope Bay is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:59 EST.