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Montego Bay weather in October (Saint James, Jamaica)

Curious about the climate in Montego Bay this October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Montego Bay generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate monthly maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Montego Bay in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny moments despite it being the rainy season.

Average water temperature in October

With a water temperature of 29°C, the water reaches those warmer ranges that some find almost too heated for a truly refreshing swim.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for Montego Bay.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jamaica, check out our Montego Bay's climate page.

Montego Bay, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 189 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Jamaica in October

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

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Jamaica, check out our Montego Bay's climate page.

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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