Average Monthly Sunshine in Montego Bay

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Montego Bay receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Montego Bay, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in April reaches 253 hours, with only a slight dip to 210 hours in September. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Montego Bay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Montego Bay enjoys an average of 2794 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

May, Montego Bay’s wettest month, receives 139 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Montego Bay Precipitation page.