August weather forecast
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The Caribbean island of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, revels in the height of summer in August, characteristic of its tropical weather pattern. High temperatures are prevalent in this month, albeit cooling by a small fraction from July. This shift in temperature comes with a steady rise in sea temperature, reaching a yearly peak of 29.8°C (85.6°F). The city experiences a marginal increase in rainfall, providing a refreshing balance to the hot summer days. Even as daylight hours begin to shrink, weather conditions remain favorable for a plethora of activities.

Temperature

Ocho Rios's warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In Ocho Rios, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. In Ocho Rios, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124 days and collects up to 1843mm (72.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are highly enjoyable and provide prolonged comfort without unease.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Ocho Rios is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Ocho Rios, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:23 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ocho Rios are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in August transforms into this advice:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.