What’s the climate like in Montego Bay?
The current climate of Montego Bay features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Montego Bay in recent years was 36°C in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in February 2015.
On average, Montego Bay receives 1142 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Montego Bay runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Montego Bay?
The best time to visit Montego Bay for sunny weather is January through April, June, July, September and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Montego Bay. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Montego Bay
The climate table of Montego Bay shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 64 | 48 | 86 | 143 | 81 | 47 | 128 | 103 | 162 | 127 | 89 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 1142 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Driest months: 47 mm in July, 48 mm in March and 64 mm in January
- Wettest months: 162 mm in October, 143 mm in May and 128 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Montego Bay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Montego Bay
This graph shows how much precipitation Montego Bay, Jamaica, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Montego Bay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Montego Bay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Montego Bay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Montego Bay, Jamaica, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Montego Bay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Montego Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
