WildistHotels
The Caves, Jamaica

Jamaica / Limestone Cliffs

The Caves

Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.

Wildist Research Verdict

Est. $358/nt(Jun)

June offers exceptional value. You beat the hurricane risk and save significantly on peak winter rates.

Based on real-time price & weather data.

60-DAY FORECAST

Prices stable. No immediate rush to book.

Negril's West End cliffs carved with limestone grottos where waves hollowed caves at sea level. Hand-carved cottages by Rastafarian artists line clifftop paths while you swim through caves and cliff jump.

Access

1.5h Drive

Ideal Stay

3 nights

Insider Tip

Arrive Tuesdays

Nature Windows

What you’ll see when

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Cliff Diving
Sea Turtle Nesting
Humpback Whale Sightings

What you’ll experience by season

Cliff Diving

Apr–Oct (Calm Seas)

Year-round Constants

Sea caves, cliff diving access, sunset views.

Seasons

Summer brings calmest waters for cave swimming.

Price Patterns

Price by month

Feb Low

$473

Feb High

$970

$800
$640
$480
$320
$160
$0
Jan Pricing
Typical:$555
Best Found:$483
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Feb Pricing
Typical:$547
Best Found:$473
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Mar Pricing
Typical:$493
Best Found:$473
M
Apr Pricing
Typical:$481
Best Found:$473
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May Pricing
Typical:$370
Best Found:$354
M
Jun Pricing
Typical:$358
Best Found:$354
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Jul Pricing
Typical:$370
Best Found:$354
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Aug Pricing
Typical:$356
Best Found:$354
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Sep Pricing
Typical:$354
Best Found:$354
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Oct Pricing
Typical:$354
Best Found:$354
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Nov Pricing
Typical:$418
Best Found:$354
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Dec Pricing
Typical:$650
Best Found:$413
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Data Source: Annualized Historical Average

Short-Term Price Risk

Rates Stable

Pricing is broadly flat across the next 60 days, with limited short-term movement.

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Hurricane Note

Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers.

SEASONAL PATTERNS

Climate & Weather

Driest

Jan

0.9" lowest rainfall

Avg High

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Annual average

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Avg High
Jan
High84°
Rain0.94"
Humidity76%
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Feb
High85°
Rain1.29"
Humidity76%
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Mar
High85°
Rain1.68"
Humidity76%
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Apr
High85°
Rain2.45"
Humidity78%
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May
High86°
Rain3.48"
Humidity80%
M
Jun
High87°
Rain2.88"
Humidity79%
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Jul
High89°
Rain2.86"
Humidity78%
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Aug
High88°
Rain4.43"
Humidity80%
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Sep
High88°
Rain4.33"
Humidity82%
S
Oct
High86°
Rain4.86"
Humidity83%
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Nov
High85°
Rain4.18"
Humidity81%
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Dec
High85°
Rain1"
Humidity77%
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Weather follows a standard tropical pattern.

Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall

Best Balance

N/A

Ideal mix of temp & rain

Sweat Index

Oct

83% Humidity (Peak)

Chill Factor

Feb

71°F Low (Pack layers)

Wettest

Oct

4.9" rain (Peak)

Logistics

Field notes

Getting There

90m drive from MBJ

The road is the busy coastal highway (A1). Book a private transfer; driving is stressful.

The Playbook

Tuesday Start

Shift arrival to Tuesday for best pricing. Morning rates are slightly lower than evenings.

Good to Know

Cliffside

No sandy beach. Enter water via ladders or cliff jumps. All-Inclusive, but feels like a boutique home.

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Planning Essentials: The Caves

Best Time to Visit The Caves

The best time to visit The Caves is December through February, offering the absolute driest weather of the year. This is the ideal window for cliff diving at Rick's Cafe and sighting Humpback Whales.

While these months offer the best weather, they also come with peak rates. For our favorite month to visit (balancing price with weather and activities), see the Wildist Verdict.

What is the weather like at The Caves?

Temperatures at The Caves typically range from an average low of 71°F in February to a high of 89°F in July. The wettest month is October, which sees an average of 4.86" of rain.

Note: Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers during these months.

The Caves Prices by Month

Rates at The Caves typically range from $354 to $650. Pricing peaks in December, while September and October offer the lowest rates.

Average Nightly Rates
  • January $555
  • February $547
  • March $493
  • April $481
  • May $370
  • June $358
  • July $370
  • August $356
  • September $354
  • October $354
  • November $418
  • December $650