Montego Bay weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Montego Bay in January?
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 9 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.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 | 89 | 88 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:46 – 17:54
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Montego Bay in January: quick answers
Is Montego Bay hot in January?
Yes. In January, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Montego Bay in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 42 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)