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Montego Bay Climate by Month

The climate is tropical in Montego Bay. Rain is seen in most months, there is only a short dry season. The averaga annual temperature is 26°C.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Montego Bay experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Montego Bay has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1521 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Montego Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, with an average of 220 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Montego Bay ranges from 27°C in January to 29°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Montego Bay in Jamaica

Montego Bay has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Montego Bay?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, August, September and October.
  • Which is the hottest month in Montego Bay?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Montego Bay?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Montego Bay?
    May tops the wettest month list with 220 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Montego Bay?
    February is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Montego Bay?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 253 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Montego Bay

    Fri   Dec 06
    28°C | 25°C
    E 25 km/h
    5 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    28°C | 25°C
    E 29 km/h
    5.2 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    29°C | 25°C
    E 29 km/h
    5 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain