🇰🇾 Grand Cayman vs Montego Bay 🇯🇲

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Montego Bay, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Rainfall is broadly similar between them.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Avg annual high29°C29°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (25°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year312312
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Cayman or Montego Bay warmer?

Grand Cayman and Montego Bay have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Grand Cayman or Montego Bay?

Both get a similar number of rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Grand Cayman vs Montego Bay?

Grand Cayman is best around January, February, December; Montego Bay is best around January, February, December.

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