Montego Bay weather
At 3:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 30°C (86°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Montego Bay, Saint James Parish, Jamaica.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 25%
- Chance of rain
- 64%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Sep–Oct
About Montego Bay weather
Is it raining in Montego Bay right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 30° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Montego Bay this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–32° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Montego Bay lately?
In the past 7 days, Montego Bay had 6 rainy days and 19.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Montego Bay?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Montego Bay weather by month
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Montego Bay is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Montego Bay?
October is the wettest month, with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Montego Bay?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Montego Bay have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Montego Bay?
The sea is warmest in September at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months