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Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica

Barracks

Barracks is a locality in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, 285 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:21
17.96° N, 76.53° WElevation 285 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
The year in Barracksweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month377mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Barracks at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month21°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

377 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

90 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

September

Weather in Barracks

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°18°
Fri23 Oct25°20°34 mm
Sat24 Oct26°20°27.4 mm
Sun25 Oct27°20°5.5 mm
Mon26 Oct29°18°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°17°2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°18°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°17°
Fri30 Oct27°18°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°20°1.5 mm

When to go to Barracks

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score767778695548494946495663
High26°26°26°27°28°28°29°29°29°28°28°27°
Low21°21°21°22°23°24°24°24°24°23°23°22°
Rain (mm)1099290113276215151228283377242178
Wet days88791927252626282113
Sea27°27°27°28°28°28°29°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Barracks

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

The sky over Barracks

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Barracks

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Easington 4 km ↑1993 · 5.3 km
5.5Mavis Bank 8 km ↗1988 · 14 km
5.4Hope Bay 5 km ←2023 · 27 km
5.2Ulster Spring 8 km →2005 · 104 km

Towns and villages around Barracks

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Barracks

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Barracks?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barracks.
What is the hottest month in Barracks?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Barracks?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barracks?
October is the wettest month with about 377 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Barracks?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.