Montego Bay weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Montego Bay in March?
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. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 | 87 | 82 |
| Day | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 13 | 17 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:21 – 18:22
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on average
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Montego Bay in March: quick answers
Is Montego Bay hot in March?
Yes. In March, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Montego Bay in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 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)