Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Montego Bay
Jamaica · Caribbean
Montego Bay is most comfortable in the drier months around December to April. Typical daytime highs run about 82-89°F year-round. The climate is hot and humid. Rainy season runs roughly August to November.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
73°F to 89°F
Rain
17 days/mo
Sunshine
11.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid air through much of the month.
95%Aug share of very humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 88°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight shading
Sea temperature
85°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
41%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 92°F
Rain12%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Feels 94°F
Rain51%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 93°F
Rain58%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 92°F
Rain14%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Montego Bay with Bridgetown.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology