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What’s the climate like in Montego Bay?

The current climate in Montego Bay features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Montego Bay

The climate table of Montego Bay shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature per Month in Montego Bay, Jamaica,

Average Precipitation per Month in Montego Bay

This graph shows how much rainfall Montego Bay, Jamaica, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Montego Bay, Jamaica,

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.

UV Index per Month in Montego Bay, Jamaica,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Montego Bay, Jamaica,

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 millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Montego Bay, Jamaica,

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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.

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