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Falmouth

Falmouth · Jamaica · 18.49, -77.66

A historic port town on Jamaica's north coast, known for Georgian architecture and historic 18th-century buildings. It is a gateway to natural and beach attractions, including the Luminous Lagoon.

Port highlights

About 10,000 (a small historic port town)

Population

A tropical climate. Warm year-round, with the rainy season and possible hurricanes from summer through autumn.

Climate

English (Jamaican Patois is also spoken)

Language

Jamaican dollar (JMD). US dollars are also accepted.

Currency

December to April (dry season with stable weather)

Best time to visit

Local food

Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, patties, rum

Sights

Georgian-style historic district (Courthouse and St. Peter's Church)Luminous Lagoon (bioluminescent plankton)Dunn's River Falls and other natural sights nearbyNearby beach resorts

Monthly average high / low temperatures

30°

22°Jan

30°

22°Feb

31°

22°Mar

32°

23°Apr

32°

24°May

33°

24°Jun

34°

25°Jul

34°

25°Aug

33°

24°Sep

33°

24°Oct

32°

24°Nov

31°

23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MONTEGO BAY/SANGSTE · about 27.4 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)150 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

JMD 40.00

Water 500 ml

JMD 920.00

Coffee

JMD 2,226.00

Inexpensive meal

JMD 600.00

Local beer

JMD 730.00

Burger (Cheeseburger)

Prices from nearby Montego Bay (about 28 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices