Climate of Saint James, Jamaica
Area-weighted average across Saint James. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Saint James, a subdivision of Jamaica, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in August, with rainfall from 75 mm / 3 in to 272 mm / 10.7 in depending on the season (1955 mm / 77 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 | 23.3°C73.9°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.3°C73.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.6°C76.3°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.3°C77.5°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 235 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.8°C74.8°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint James?
Saint James, Jamaica does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 26.1°C / 79°F, and the driest is February at 75 mm / 3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Saint James?
Saint James, Jamaica has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1955 mm / 77 in, with the wettest month being October (272 mm / 10.7 in) and the driest February (75 mm / 3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Saint James?
The hottest month in Saint James is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Saint James?
The coldest month in Saint James is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
When does it rain most in Saint James?
The wettest month in Saint James is October, averaging about 272 mm / 10.7 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 75 mm / 3 in.