Montego Bay weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Good
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Montego Bay in July?
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.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 13 h 9 min05:43 – 18:52
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %94 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- 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 July
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Montego Bay in July: quick answers
Is Montego Bay hot in July?
Yes. In July, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in July?
Yes. In July the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Montego Bay in July?
It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 144 mm.
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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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)