Jamaica · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Montego Bay are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Montego Bay sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1120mm — October is typically the wettest month (~159mm) and February the driest (~42mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
April is the sunniest month, with about 275 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 22°C | 77mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 30° / 22°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 31° / 23°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 31° / 24°C | 64mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 32° / 24°C | 150mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 33° / 25°C | 86mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 33° / 25°C | 66mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 33° / 25°C | 94mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 33° / 25°C | 135mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 32° / 24°C | 159mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 24°C | 107mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 30° / 23°C | 81mm | 👍 Good |
January in Montego Bay is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 77mm of precipitation spread over about 17 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 239 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 240 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
March in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 270 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 24 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 275 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
May in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 150mm of precipitation spread over about 21 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 254 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 86mm of precipitation spread over about 20 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 246 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 272 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation spread over about 20 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 251 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation spread over about 22 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 223 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 159mm of precipitation spread over about 21 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 227 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 107mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 230 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
December in Montego Bay is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 228 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle