Yearly weather and climate in Montego Bay, Jamaica

The yearly weather in Montego Bay runs from around 22°C in February to 32°C in September. January is the driest month at 12 rainy days; October the wettest at 25. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.8 hours of clear skies in Apr, but only 9.2 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Oct (195mm over 25 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Montego Bay, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 2883°2271°12Jan
  2. 2883°2271°13Feb
  3. 2985°2271°15Mar
  4. 3086°2272°19Apr
  5. 3187°2474°24May
  6. 3188°2476°21Jun
  7. 3188°2577°18Jul
  8. 3189°2577°22Aug
  9. 3289°2577°24Sep
  10. 3187°2576°25Oct
  11. 2985°2475°16Nov
  12. 2883°2373°13Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 12 days (36mm); Oct the wettest at 25 days (195mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Montego Bay
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan28°C22°C1236mm
Feb28°C22°C1354mm
Mar29°C22°C1559mm
Apr30°C22°C1985mm
May31°C24°C24156mm
Jun31°C24°C21162mm
Jul31°C25°C18112mm
Aug31°C25°C22145mm
Sep32°C25°C24149mm
Oct31°C25°C25195mm
Nov29°C24°C16129mm
Dec28°C23°C1356mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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