Saint Mary Parish Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in January.

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Oracabessa Port Maria

Planning a journey to Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Saint Mary Parish in January

Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica is a region in Jamaica. January in Saint Mary Parish generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Oracabessa. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Oracabessa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 70 mm (2.8 in) in Oracabessa.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Oracabessa typically receives 257 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Saint Mary Parish by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saint Mary Parish — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oracabessa)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saint Mary Parish in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Saint Mary Parish.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Saint Mary Parish

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica?

Temperature range in Saint Mary Parish (January)

Precipitation variation in Saint Mary Parish (January)

Oracabessa

In January Oracabessa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Port Maria

In January Port Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
257 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Jamaica January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Jamaica in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Jamaica was 22°C (72°F) in Runaway Bay on January 11, 2010.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saint Mary Parish in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oracabessa 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Port Maria 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Saint Mary Parish weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in January?

In January, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica generally has perfect weather conditions. Oracabessa sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica in January?

Oracabessa averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. Oracabessa averages only about 70 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. Typically, the climate in Oracabessa is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and December provide perfect weather in Oracabessa. On the other hand, the months of May, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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