Montego Bay: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Montego Bay. Best time to visit: December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Montego Bay has a tropical climate with average yearly highs of 29°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Montego Bay is during December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 27°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 28°C | 21°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 28°C | 21°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 30°C | 22°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 22 | Wet |
| June | 31°C | 23°C | 13 | Wet |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 20 | Wet |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 22 | Wet |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 27 | Wet |
| October | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | Wet |
| November | 27°C | 23°C | 18 | Wet |
| December | 27°C | 22°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 27°C
Low: 21°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 30°C
Low: 22°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 31°C
Low: 24°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 29°C
Low: 23°C
Rainy days: 24 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 27°C | 21°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 28°C | 21°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March (best) | 28°C | 21°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 30°C | 22°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 22 | Wet | View Details → |
| June | 31°C | 23°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 20 | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 22 | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 27 | Wet | View Details → |
| October | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 27°C | 23°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| December (best) | 27°C | 22°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
Montego Bay
Jamaica's premier resort town with world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach, reggae culture, jerk chicken smokehouse stands, Seven Mile Beach in nearby Negril, and laid-back island vibes.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Montego Bay have?
Montego Bay has a Tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 29°C (highs) and 23°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
The best time to visit Montego Bay is during December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 27°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Montego Bay?
The hottest month in Montego Bay is May with average highs of 31°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 21°C.
When is the rainy season in Montego Bay?
Montego Bay sees the most rain in October (28 rainy days), while March is the driest month (9 rainy days).
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