🇯🇲 Kingston vs Montego Bay 🇯🇲

Kingston, Jamaica vs Montego Bay, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kingston is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Kingston is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Kingston🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Avg annual high30°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year242312
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇯🇲 Kingston

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston or Montego Bay warmer?

Kingston is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kingston or Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is rainier — Kingston sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Kingston is best around January, February, December; Montego Bay is best around January, February, December.

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