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Jamaica's tropical climate is at its most appealing during the peak
mid-December to mid-April tourist season, when rainfall is lowest and
the heat is tempered by cooling trade winds; it can also get quite cool
at night at this time, so it's worth packing a sweater. Things get
noticeably hotter during the summer, and particularly in September and
October the humidity can become oppressive. September is also the most
threatening month of the annual hurricane season, which runs officially
from June 1 to October 31; however, on average, the big blows only hit
about once a decade.
Prices, and crowds at the attractions and beaches, peak during high
season. Outside this period it's quieter everywhere, and though the main
resorts throb with life pretty much year-round, quieter areas like Port
Antonio and Treasure Beach can feel a little lifeless. The good news is
that in the off-season hotel prices fall by up to 25 percent, there are
more bargains to be had in every field of activity, and a number of
festivals - including the massive annual Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay -
inject some zip.
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