View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapOnce prosperous as a banana-export port, it retains that legacy while remaining lightly developed for tourism. Outside town, waterfalls, caves, and rafting rivers bring nature close. The relaxed pace makes local island life easier to see.

Port Antonio

Port Antonio · Jamaica · 18.17, -76.45

A quiet port town on Jamaica's northeastern tip, characterized by two bays and the greenery of the Blue Mountains behind it. It is a rustic port of call, contrasting with the large resorts concentrated along the western north coast.

Port highlights

A small port town of about 15,000 people

Population

A tropical climate with high temperatures year-round. Trade winds from the northeast bring substantial rainfall across the island; October to November is the wettest period. June to November is hurricane season.

Climate

English (official language); everyday conversation is in Jamaican Patois

Language

Jamaican dollar (JMD); US dollars are also widely accepted

Currency

January to March, when there is little rain and the winds are gentle

Best time to visit

Local food

Jerk pork/chicken, ackee and saltfish, patties, Blue Mountain coffee

Sights

Blue LagoonBamboo rafting down the Rio GrandeFormer mansions at Frankfort and TridentBoston Beach (birthplace of jerk cooking)Somerset Falls

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

22°Jan

31°

22°Feb

31°

23°Mar

32°

24°Apr

32°

25°May

33°

26°Jun

34°

26°Jul

34°

26°Aug

33°

25°Sep

33°

25°Oct

32°

24°Nov

32°

23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NORMAN MANLEY INTL · about 44.5 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)130 (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 60.00

Water 500 ml

JMD 675.00

Coffee

JMD 1,575.00

Inexpensive meal

JMD 600.00

Local beer

JMD 910.00

Burger (Big Burger)

Prices from nearby Ocho Rios (about 74 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices