Jamaica Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Jamaica
  • Population: 2.7 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Kingston
  • Area: 10,991 sq km (4,243 sq miles)
  • Major language: English (official), English patois
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Jamaican dollar = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Bauxite, alumina, garments, sugar, bananas, rum
  • GNI per capita: US $4,870 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .jm
  • International dialling code: + 1876

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 21.1 30.3 18 5
Feb 21.0 30.2 19 5
Mar 21.6 30.7 20 5
Apr 22.6 31.1 39 7
May 23.6 31.6 100 8
Jun 24.2 32.1 74 7
Jul 24.3 32.8 42 6
Aug 24.2 32.7 98 9
Sep 24.0 32.1 114 11
Oct 23.4 31.7 177 14
Nov 22.8 31.2 65 10
Dec 21.8 30.6 47 6