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Best time to visit Montego Bay

Go inApril

December to April is the dry, sunny high season.

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Montego Bay month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
MarchGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
AprilGood31°CSome rainModerateAverageJamaica Carnival
MayMixed31°CWetModerateAverage–
JuneMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed32°CWetModerateAverageReggae Sumfest
AugustPoor32°CWetModerateAverage–
SeptemberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed31°CWetModerateAverage–
DecemberGood30°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–

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.

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