Winter is well on its way and the cold has started to set in. It seems to be a bit earlier this year in many parts of the world – earlier than usual.

This might start you thinking about ways you can beat the cold this winter season and where you could take your mid-winter vacation that boasts some luscious sun, sea, and sand.

While many people will be heading down to Mexico or possibly the Dominican Republic, there are many other islands in the Caribbean to consider – such as sunny Jamaica!

Jamaica has one of the most varied climates of any Caribbean island. Along the seashore, where most visitors congregate, the island is air-conditioned by northeasterly trade winds, and temperature variations are surprisingly slight. Coastal readings average between 22°C (71°F) and 31°C (88°F) year-round.

The Jamaican winter is similar to May in the United States or northern Europe; there can be chilly times in the early morning or at night. Winter is generally the driest season but can be wet in mountain areas; except for showers, especially in northeastern Jamaica.

Inland, temperatures decrease by approximately .55°C for every 91m (about 1°F for every 300-ft.) increase in elevation.