Montego Bay weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, with around 13 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Montego Bay. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
27°C
Average low
21°C
Rainy days
13 days
Best months to visit
January, February
What to do in Montego Bay in January
Whatever the weather, Montego Bay rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Doctor's Cave Beach swimming and sunbathing
Reggae club nights and Bob Marley music tours
Jerk cooking and rum punch making classes
Rafting the Martha Brae River in bamboo vessels
Snorkeling at reefs and shipwrecks offshore
Hiking to hidden waterfalls in Cockpit Country
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
March
28C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
April
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
May
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
June
30C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
31C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
August
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
December
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
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