Climate of Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
Point-value climate at Montego Bay (Saint James, Jamaica). Population approximately 126,008.
Located in Saint James, Jamaica, Montego Bay has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 126,008. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in August, with rainfall varying from 60 mm / 2.4 in (March) to 180 mm / 7.1 in (October) — about 1323 mm / 52.1 in across the year. Montego Bay is the capital of Saint James. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Montego Bay's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 25.9°C78.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.3°C82.9°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.9°C78.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
Montego Bay does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Montego Bay's warmest month is August at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is March with about 60 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Montego Bay?
Montego Bay, in Saint James, Jamaica, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1323 mm / 52.1 in, with the wettest month being October (180 mm / 7.1 in) and the driest March (60 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Montego Bay in August?
The average temperature in Montego Bay in August is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 119 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Montego Bay?
The driest month in Montego Bay is March, with about 60 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Montego Bay?
The wettest month in Montego Bay is October, with approximately 180 mm / 7.1 in of average monthly rainfall.