Montego Bay Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Montego Bay experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in July to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Montego Bay has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1521 mm (60 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Montego Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Montego Bay Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

If you're planning a trip to Montego Bay, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in April at 8.4 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.0 hours in September, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Montego Bay.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 79%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year