AI-generatedMontego Bay at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,463 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Montego Bay
Montego Bay has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Montego Bay is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – December
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0517:50
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Montego Bay in October?
In October, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:05 – 17:50
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on average
- Hot days
- 17 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Montego Bay
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Montego Bay ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 26.6° | 27.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.0° | 26.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Montego Bay
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Montego Bay, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Montego Bay
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Montego Bay: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Montego Bay has about 25 rainy days with 198 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 28° | 23° | 27.3° | 7.7 h | 11 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 28° | 23° | 27.0° | 8.5 h | 12 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 29° | 23° | 27.1° | 8.7 h | 13 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 9.2 h | 17 | 98 |
| MayMay | 77 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 8.2 h | 23 | 206 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 31° | 26° | 28.7° | 8.2 h | 22 | 160 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.8 h | 23 | 144 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 31° | 26° | 29.6° | 8.1 h | 26 | 172 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 31° | 26° | 29.9° | 7.4 h | 26 | 202 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 30° | 25° | 29.6° | 7.3 h | 25 | 198 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.7 h | 17 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 28° | 23° | 28.0° | 7.4 h | 12 | 51 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
18.47° N, 77.92° W · 12 m · America/Jamaica
Best time to visit Montego Bay
The best time to visit Montego Bay is all year round. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is May with 206 mm.
Montego Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montego Bay in the dry season
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Montego Bay in the rainy season
Mar – Nov
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 193 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montego Bay for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Montego Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 42 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in January87February28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 38 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in February86March29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in March82April30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 98 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in April77May30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in May77June31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in June77July31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in July75August31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 172 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in August75September31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In September, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 202 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in September74October30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In October, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in October78November29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 94 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
Montego Bay in November84December28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Montego Bay.
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Montego Bay vs. Varadero
In October the holiday weather in Montego Bay and Varadero is about equally good (score 74 vs. 74). During the day Varadero is 2 °C cooler than Montego Bay. The sea in Varadero is 1 °C cooler. Varadero gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Montego Bay | Varadero |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 16 |
| Best time | All year | Jul, Nov – May |
Through the year
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Montego Bay lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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Frequently asked questions about Montego Bay
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
The best time to visit Montego Bay is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Montego Bay?
The sea temperature in Montego Bay ranges from 27.0 °C in February to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Montego Bay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Montego Bay?
Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is May with 206 mm. The driest month is February with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montego Bay get?
Montego Bay gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.2 hours a day; in October there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Montego Bay in?
Montego Bay uses the time zone America/Jamaica, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Montego Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to Montego Bay takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,550 km.
When is hurricane season in Montego Bay?
Montego Bay lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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