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When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
In general the best time to visit Montego Bay is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in September and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Montego Bay in different months
This is the average weather in Montego Bay for each month based on historic data:
January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during January.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 154 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 179 mm in May.
Climate in Montego Bay
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Montego Bay for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +88°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +91°F | +93°F | +93°F | +93°F | +91°F | +91°F | +90°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +66°F | +66°F | +68°F | +70°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +66°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +82°F | +83°F | +85°F | +85°F | +86°F | +87°F | +88°F | +87°F | +86°F | +84°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 29 | 35 | 53 | 90 | 179 | 132 | 126 | 153 | 176 | 158 | 75 | 36 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Montego Bay during the whole year:
The hottest month in Montego Bay is September with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +72°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Montego Bay during the whole year:
Montego Bay achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +86°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in January with +80°F in average.
When can you swim in Montego Bay?
You can swim in Montego Bay from January to December:
- In May - December the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - April the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Montego Bay looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Montego Bay is November with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Montego Bay during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 29 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 21 rainy days and 179 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montego Bay:
What is the hottest month in Montego Bay?
The hottest month in Montego Bay is September with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Montego Bay?
The coldest month in Montego Bay is January with minimum temperatures of +72°F.
Is Montego Bay worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Montego Bay in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +88°F and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Montego Bay?
if you're looking to visit Montego Bay when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, September, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 29 mm of rain.
Other cities in Jamaica
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Monthly weather in Montego Bay
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montego Bay, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.