The weather in December in Montego Bay

It's hot in December in Montego Bay with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

December is a good month to be in Montego Bay for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Montego Bay, Jamaica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2022, Montego Bay reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Montego Bay is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Montego Bay

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Montego Bay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Montego Bay New York
Average temperature 30°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 89 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Montego Bay with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Montego Bay is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Montego Bay

Temperature in December in Montego Bay over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Montego Bay

Total precipitation in December in Montego Bay over the years

Daily UV index in December in Montego Bay

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Montego Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.