Climate normals · 1970–2000
Montego Bay Climate
Montego Bay is a city in Jamaica (12) with a population of about 82,867. Its average annual temperature is 26.1°C (79°F), with roughly 1699 mm of rain per year.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1699
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Montego Bay Climate
Montego Bay has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and receives about 1699 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1699
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 81 mm |
| February | 25° / 76° | 69 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 75 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 116 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 210 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 175 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 138 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 177 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 204 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 229 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 133 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 92 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Montego Bay
The most comfortable months to visit Montego Bay are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 20°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Montego Bay are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Montego Bay, Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C and about 1699 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Montego Bay average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.