Saint Catherine Parish weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. Like most weather services, we show Saint Catherine Parish at one spot: Spanish Town, its largest city. At 3:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 29°C (84°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 1.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Sep–Oct
About Spanish Town weather
Is it raining in Spanish Town right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Spanish Town this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–32° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Spanish Town lately?
In the past 7 days, Spanish Town had 6 rainy days and 39.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Spanish Town?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Saint Catherine Parish weather by month
When is the best time to visit Saint Catherine Parish?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Saint Catherine Parish is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Saint Catherine Parish?
October is the wettest month, with about 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Saint Catherine Parish?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
Does Saint Catherine Parish have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Saint Catherine Parish?
The sea is warmest in September at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Spanish Town), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Saint Catherine Parish
Weather can differ a lot within Saint Catherine Parish: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | Dec–Apr | Oct | 27–30°C | 928 mm |
| Portmore | Dec–Apr | Oct | 27–30°C | 928 mm |
| Old Harbour | Dec–Apr | Oct | 27–30°C | 928 mm |
| Linstead | Dec–Apr | Oct | 27–30°C | 928 mm |