🇧🇧 Bridgetown vs Montego Bay 🇯🇲

Bridgetown, Barbados vs Montego Bay, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Bridgetown is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇧 Bridgetown🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Avg annual high29°C29°C
Hottest monthSeptember (30°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (24°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year295312
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, AprilJanuary, February, December

🇧🇧 Bridgetown

Best around February, March, April. Hottest in September (30°C), coldest lows in February (24°C).

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgetown or Montego Bay warmer?

Bridgetown and Montego Bay have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Bridgetown or Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is rainier — Bridgetown sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bridgetown vs Montego Bay?

Bridgetown is best around February, March, April; Montego Bay is best around January, February, December.

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