Climate of Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Area-weighted average across Saint Catherine. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Saint Catherine, a subdivision of Jamaica, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August, with rainfall from 47 mm / 1.9 in to 218 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (1327 mm / 52.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2°C73.8°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 23.3°C73.9°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 25°C77°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.1°C77.2°F | 218 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint Catherine?
Saint Catherine, Jamaica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is February at 47 mm / 1.9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Saint Catherine?
Saint Catherine, Jamaica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1327 mm / 52.2 in, with the wettest month being October (218 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest February (47 mm / 1.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Saint Catherine?
The hottest month in Saint Catherine is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Saint Catherine?
The coldest month in Saint Catherine is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
When does it rain most in Saint Catherine?
The wettest month in Saint Catherine is October, averaging about 218 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 47 mm / 1.9 in.