These are the best times to visit Jamaica for every throw in of traveler.

However, there’s plenty more for travelers to enjoy in this Caribbean paradise.

“Jamaica has become a year-round destination for travel.”

A Jamaica beach during sunset

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Houston Moncure is the managing director at the luxeBluefields Bay Villason the islands southwestern coast.

Island insiders also point to a brief but notable lull in January.

“Festive season travelers head home, and most people wind down from the holidays,” adds Moncure.

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“You’ll generally see a drop in holiday season prices, accompanied by gorgeous, cloudless weather.”

The shoulder seasons of May-June and October-November can offer significant savings for savvy travelers.

Prices typically surge again by early February as visitor numbers soar.

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It’s hard to escape the infectious beats of reggae in Jamaica at any time of year.

Sumfest celebrated its 30th anniversary as Jamaica’s most important reggae event this year.

Similarly, waterfalls will be at their most majestic.

Bamboo rafting down a river in Jamaica

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The bright blue bioluminescence visible to nighttime visitors is even more dramatic against the darkness during a new moon.

However, there’s no objectively bad time to visit Jamaica.

Lovely cascading waterfalls in the tropical island of Jamaica

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