Sun, sea & sand

Montego Bay weather in October

Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: January – December

Air temperature30°CNight 25°
Sea temperature29.6°Cvery warm
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 11.7 h daylight
Rainy days25days / month198 mm

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 8 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.

October compared

How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.

SeptemberSepOctoberOctNovemberNov
Score787679
Day31°30°29°
Night26°25°24°
Sea30°30°29°
Sun8 h8 h8 h
Rain days262517

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 45 min06:05 – 17:50
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
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 %82 %
  • 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

Montego Bay in October: quick answers

Is Montego Bay hot in October?

Yes. In October, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Montego Bay in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Montego Bay in October?

It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 198 mm.

Montego Bay month by month

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)