Saint James Parish weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Saint James Parish, Jamaica. Like most weather services, we show Saint James Parish at one spot: Montego Bay, its largest city. At 4:45 PM local time it was clear and 29°C (85°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 16%
- Chance of rain
- 57%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Sep–Oct
About Montego Bay weather
Is it raining in Montego Bay right now?
No. It’s clear and 29° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Montego Bay this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–33° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Montego Bay lately?
In the past 7 days, Montego Bay had 6 rainy days and 19.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Montego Bay?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Saint James Parish weather by month
When is the best time to visit Saint James Parish?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Saint James Parish is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Saint James Parish?
October is the wettest month, with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Saint James Parish?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Saint James Parish have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Sep–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 James Parish?
The sea is warmest in September at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Montego Bay), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Saint James Parish
Weather can differ a lot within Saint James Parish: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | Dec–Apr | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | 28–31°C | 1,325 mm |
| Barrett Town | Dec–Apr | Sep–Oct | 27–30°C | 1,168 mm |