Montego Bay weather in December (Saint James, Jamaica)

Is December a good time to explore Montego Bay weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Montego Bay in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 23°C.

Precipitation

Montego Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 217 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Montego Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Montego Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Jamaica in December

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montego Bay.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.