When to go · Montego Bay
Montego Bay in January
Great month. Inside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 29°C84°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- High
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Montego Bay
Inside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Weather in January
- Montego BayHighs around 29 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 6 days
- North coast and west, Jamaica · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniobest weather
Dry, breezy winters around 28–30 °C; showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.Dry, breezy winters around 82–86 °F; showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- High
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- High
Jamaica overall: Dry and breezy; Rebel Salute festival in St Ann (check); prime beach season.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.