Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Montego Bay are from February, January, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Montego Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 81Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 187 |
February | 84Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 140 |
March | 79Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 152 |
April | 79Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 184 |
May | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 369 |
June | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 168 |
July | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 210 |
August | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 225 |
September | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 289 |
October | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 394 |
November | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 439 |
December | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 320 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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