subject: What To Know About The Changing Weather Of Negril [print this page] Famous for its natural scenery, Negril is one of the biggest towns in Jamaica. Surrounded by sandy beaches and luxurious waterfalls, the city attracts many tourists each year. The sunny beaches run for miles along the whole western Jamaican shore and Negril is located right in the middle, so it is no wonder that Negril is rated one of the top ten tourist beach destinations from all over the world.
The name Negril comes from the Spanish name Negrillo, a name which was given to the city because of the black cliffs located in its south part.
In order to arrive here, most tourists use the airport of Montego Bay and fly in with one of the many direct Jamaica flights offered by airlines. Once there, the traveler can easily get to Negril in no time; by taxi, rented car or bus.
Visiting Negril is a dream come true for many tourists. The sun, pristine waters, palms and waterfalls, all create a real heaven on earth. Still, it is quite important for any visitor to learn about the weather of Negril and Jamaica before getting here. Most of the time, the air temperature is hot, varying from eighty to ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Outdoor activities or beach tanning should be intersperse with swimming and water cooling in the numerous pools and waterfalls. This way everybody is kept happy and the hot temperature is never considered to be a problem in Jamaica.
On sunny days, the more daring tourists can enjoy scuba diving along the natural, excellently preserved reefs.
But not all the time do Jamaica and Negril welcome the tourist with their perfect hot weather. From the end of June until early December, the weather of Jamaica suffers important changes. The raining season starts with heavy pouring that can ruin your holiday and keep you indoors most of the time. The wind intensity increases and powerful gusts make the nearby cliffs a very dangerous place to be. On top of that, the ocean waves become more forceful and diving and swimming are no longer allowed. Even more, from time to time the entire island of Jamaica is struck by hurricanes.
To avoid ruining your holiday keep an eye on the weather forecast, using online resources or watching the local television. Stay away from Negril during the bad season at all costs. If a hurricane hits the island keep an eye on the television channel and stay indoors no matter what. The whole island closes down, as shops, malls, airports, buses and all economical activities have to stop until the hurricane loses its powers. There is practically no reason for any tourist to stay in Jamaica during the raining season, even if the prices are lower and the discounts are quite appealing.
As for the rest of the year, the weather is warm. Take with you only the minimum light clothing and do not forget your swimwear. For the elderly or the very young ones, a beach hat or a sombrero should be enough to stop the sun from causing any problems.
Before heading for Jamaica, make sure to follow these recommendations. If you plan your holiday right, you will surely enjoy your trip to Negril, along with its sun, beaches and perfect water.
