Climate of Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Area-weighted average across Saint Elizabeth. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Saint Elizabeth, a subdivision of Jamaica, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August, with rainfall from 55 mm / 2.2 in to 279 mm / 11 in depending on the season (1798 mm / 70.8 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 | 24.2°C75.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.3°C77.5°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.7°C80.1°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 217 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 279 mm11″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.5°C77.9°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.6°C76.3°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint Elizabeth?
Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is January at 55 mm / 2.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Saint Elizabeth?
Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in February to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1798 mm / 70.8 in, with the wettest month being October (279 mm / 11 in) and the driest January (55 mm / 2.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Saint Elizabeth?
The hottest month in Saint Elizabeth is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Saint Elizabeth?
The coldest month in Saint Elizabeth is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Saint Elizabeth?
The wettest month in Saint Elizabeth is October, averaging about 279 mm / 11 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 55 mm / 2.2 in.