Best time to visit
Best time to visit Jamaica
Our pick: May and NovemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: May, Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug. Quiet: Jun, Sep–Oct.
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Jamaica's dry season, from December to April, is its busiest. May and June are cheaper and still mostly sunny, and hurricane season runs from June to November.
Month by month in Montego Bay
- J26°
- F26°
- M26°
- A27°
- M28°
- J28°
- J29°
- A29°
- S28°
- O28°
- N27°
- D26°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Reggae Sumfest takes over Montego Bay each July.
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Questions people ask
Is it worth visiting Jamaica in hurricane season?
It can be, with good insurance. Most days are sunny, and prices drop. The highest risk is from August to October.
What is the warmest month in Montego Bay?
July, averaging 29°C. The coolest is January, at 26°C.
When is peak season in Jamaica?
Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try May, Nov.