Montego Bay, Jamaica Weather
Montego Bay hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Montego Bay weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Montego Bay looks sunny, with a high of 85° and an overnight low of 78°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Montego Bay 14-day forecast
About the weather in Montego Bay
Located in Jamaica, Montego Bay experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in July and dip to about 83°F (28°C) in February, with around 54.5 inches (1385 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Montego Bay weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 64°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 71°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 64°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.8 inches (197 mm) of rain over 25 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Montego Bay runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Montego Bay brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Montego Bay runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 67 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Montego Bay is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Montego Bay by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 72° | 13 | 2.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 82% |
| February | 83° | 71° | 12 | 2.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 81% |
| March | 84° | 72° | 16 | 2.7 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| April | 86° | 73° | 20 | 3.8 in | 11.8 h/day | 82% |
| May | 87° | 74° | 24 | 7.7 in | 11.3 h/day | 84% |
| June | 88° | 76° | 20 | 5.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 83% |
| July | 88° | 77° | 18 | 4.1 in | 12.0 h/day | 81% |
| August | 89° | 77° | 22 | 5.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 83% |
| September | 89° | 77° | 24 | 6.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 84% |
| October | 87° | 76° | 25 | 7.8 in | 10.5 h/day | 86% |
| November | 84° | 75° | 18 | 4.4 in | 9.7 h/day | 85% |
| December | 83° | 74° | 14 | 2.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 83% |