Montego Bay weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Good
Best time to visit: July, November – April
What is the weather like in Montego Bay in September?
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.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Day | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Night | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 26 | 26 | 25 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 16 min05:59 – 18:15
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Jamaica
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- 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 September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Montego Bay in September: quick answers
Is Montego Bay hot in September?
Yes. In September, Montego Bay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Montego Bay in September?
It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 202 mm.
Montego Bay month by month
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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). Sources & licences