How warm is Jamaica in November?

Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Jamaica in November?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. It is usually lightest in February and March and heaviest in September and October. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is November hurricane season in Jamaica?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Jamaica in November?

Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Jamaica in November

November is a good month for Jamaica: a typical day grades B, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 55% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB5th of 12 months

Highs / water84°FSea 85°F

Rain chance55%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsBusyThanksgiving

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Jamaica month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

October: C+ · November: B · December: B. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Jamaica in November

Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Nov	Seaweed	This week
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	A-	Very low	SatCSunCMonBTueB-WedC+
Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina & Spa	A-	Low	SatCSunCMonB-TueB-WedC+
Stones Beach House	A-	Low	SatCSunC+MonC+TueBWedC+
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa	A-	Low	SatC-SunCMonC+TueB-WedC+
Sea Grapes Villa	B+	Low	SatDSunC-MonC-TueC+WedC+
Bluebird Villa	B+	Low	SatD+SunCMonCTueC+WedC+
Round Hill Hotel & Villas	B+	Moderate	SatC-SunCMonCTueCWedC
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort	B+	Moderate	SatCSunCMonCTueB-WedC+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in November

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-), Varadero & Havana (A-) and the Bahamas (A-) usually grade higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Jamaica?: November is a good month for Jamaica: a typical day grades B, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 85°F and about a 55% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Jamaica in November?: Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Jamaica in November?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. It is usually lightest in February and March and heaviest in September and October. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is November hurricane season in Jamaica?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Jamaica in November?: Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Jamaica: this week's forecast, beach by beach
Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 109 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.