Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Montego Bay.
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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Montego Bay - and find the 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.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
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.
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Montego Bay. In contrast, May, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Montego Bay has a distinct rainy season from August to October.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1521 mm (60 in). May is the wettest month with 220 mm (8.7 in), while February is the driest with 53 mm (2.1 in).
Montego Bay receives around 2,794 hours of sunshine per year. April is the sunniest month with 253 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 210 hours. Overall, Montego Bay enjoys abundant sunshine.
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