Climate of Black River, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Point-value climate at Black River (Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica). Population approximately 4,229.
Located in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, Black River has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 4,229. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in February to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in August, with rainfall varying from 46 mm / 1.8 in (January) to 213 mm / 8.4 in (October) — about 1482 mm / 58.3 in across the year. Black River is the capital of Saint Elizabeth. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Black River's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 28°C82.4°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 187 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 28°C82.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.2°C79.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Black River?
Black River does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Black River's warmest month is August at an average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Black River?
Black River, in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in February to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1482 mm / 58.3 in, with the wettest month being October (213 mm / 8.4 in) and the driest January (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Black River in August?
The average temperature in Black River in August is 28.2°C / 82.8°F, with rainfall of about 187 mm / 7.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Black River?
The driest month in Black River is January, with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Black River?
The wettest month in Black River is October, with approximately 213 mm / 8.4 in of average monthly rainfall.