Montego Bay
Saint James Parish, Jamaica
Local time07:59
Sunrise06:11
Sunset17:39
Weather
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
33°
August
Coldest month
22°
February
Wettest month
158mm
October
Rain per year
1,119mm
Rainy days per year
235
Sunshine hours per year
2,955
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 °C | 22.2 °C | 77 mm | 17.4 | 239 | 11.1 h |
| February | 30.0 °C | 22.1 °C | 42 mm | 16.1 | 240 | 11.6 h |
| March | 30.5 °C | 22.5 °C | 59 mm | 18.0 | 270 | 12.0 h |
| April | 31.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 64 mm | 24.4 | 275 | 12.6 h |
| May | 32.0 °C | 24.0 °C | 150 mm | 21.4 | 254 | 13.0 h |
| June | 33.0 °C | 24.6 °C | 86 mm | 20.0 | 246 | 13.2 h |
| July | 33.3 °C | 24.9 °C | 66 mm | 19.3 | 272 | 13.1 h |
| August | 33.4 °C | 24.9 °C | 94 mm | 19.5 | 251 | 12.8 h |
| September | 33.0 °C | 24.6 °C | 135 mm | 21.6 | 223 | 12.2 h |
| October | 32.2 °C | 24.3 °C | 158 mm | 20.7 | 227 | 11.7 h |
| November | 31.1 °C | 23.9 °C | 107 mm | 18.7 | 230 | 11.3 h |
| December | 30.2 °C | 23.0 °C | 81 mm | 18.0 | 228 | 11.0 h |
Plan your trip to Montego Bay
Tours in Montego Bay
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Montego Bay
Day30 °C
Night22 °C
Rain77 mm
January in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 77 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night22 °C
Rain42 mm
February in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 42 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain59 mm
March in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 59 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain64 mm
April in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 64 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain150 mm
May in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 150 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night25 °C
Rain86 mm
June in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 86 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night25 °C
Rain66 mm
July in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 66 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night25 °C
Rain94 mm
August in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 94 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night25 °C
Rain135 mm
September in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 135 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain158 mm
October in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 158 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain107 mm
November in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 107 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night23 °C
Rain81 mm
December in Montego Bay: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 81 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Montego Bay
- Its climate is very close to that of Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands) all year round.
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 30° to 33°.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 22°.
Near Montego Bay
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
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Kingston
131 km
32° / 24°
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Nassau
The Bahamas · 738 km
28° / 21°
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · 842 km
31° / 23°
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Cartagena
Colombia · 931 km
32° / 26°
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Punta Cana
Dominican Republic · 1,007 km
30° / 23°
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Maracaibo
Venezuela · 1,102 km
33° / 26°
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San José
Costa Rica · 1,158 km
28° / 15°
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San Ignacio
Belize · 1,189 km
30° / 21°
Keep exploring
More destinations
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Kingston
Jamaica
November: 32° / 24°
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New York City
United States
November: 12° / 6°
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Barcelona
Spain
November: 18° / 10°
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Paris
France
November: 11° / 6°
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London
United Kingdom
November: 12° / 6°
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Los Angeles
United States
November: 21° / 12°
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Berlin
Germany
November: 8° / 3°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
November: 10° / 5°
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Istanbul
Turkey
November: 15° / 9°
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Chicago
United States
November: 10° / 2°
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Madrid
Spain
November: 14° / 6°
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Sydney
Australia
November: 25° / 17°