Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Riverhead
Riverhead is a locality in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, 290 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time14:37
18.16° N, 77.10° WElevation 290 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month294mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Riverhead at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:3811 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous82% · Moonrise 20:55Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in July
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
294 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
63 mm of rain
Weather in Riverhead
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 88%
Today29 Oct31°20°3.3 mm
Fri30 Oct32°20°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°3.8 mm
Sun1 Nov32°22°2.1 mm
Mon2 Nov31°20°5.9 mm
Tue3 Nov31°21°3.4 mm
Wed4 Nov30°20°6.3 mm
Thu5 Nov30°21°6.1 mm
Fri6 Nov29°21°3.7 mm
Sat7 Nov30°21°2.9 mm
When to go to Riverhead
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 42 | 47 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 71 | 63 | 85 | 132 | 241 | 129 | 94 | 157 | 227 | 294 | 169 | 102 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 15 |
What's on in Riverhead
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Riverhead
Earthquakes around Riverhead
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.2Savanna-la-Mar 4 km ↑1957 · 111 km
5.5Easington 4 km ↑1993 · 59 km
5.5Mavis Bank 8 km ↗1988 · 54 km
5.4Hope Bay 5 km ←2023 · 52 km
Towns and villages around Riverhead
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Places near Riverhead
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Riverhead?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Riverhead.
What is the hottest month in Riverhead?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Riverhead?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riverhead?
October is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.