Best time to visit Montego Bay
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December to April is the dry, sunny high season.
See Montego Bay on the globeMontego Bay month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| April | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Jamaica Carnival |
| May | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Reggae Sumfest |
| August | Poor | 32°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Montego Bay
- April🎉 Jamaica CarnivalKingston’s soca carnival.
- July🎉 Reggae SumfestThe island’s biggest reggae festival.
Good to know
- Flights to Montego Bay are usually cheapest in June and September–October. The catch: June and September–October are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–March, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in September–October.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
The best time to visit Montego Bay is April. December to April is the dry, sunny high season.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Montego Bay?
Flights are usually cheapest in June and September–October, when demand is lowest.
When is Montego Bay busiest?
Montego Bay is busiest in December–March.
What is the weather like in Montego Bay?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is May–November.
More places in Jamaica
- Kingston best in Dec–Mar
Nearby destinations
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti best in Jan–Mar
- Cap-Haïtien, Haiti best in Dec–May
- Havana, Cuba best in Dec–Apr
- Nassau, Bahamas best in Dec–May
- Key West, United States best in Dec–Apr
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic best in Dec–Mar