🇯🇲 Montego Bay vs Nassau 🇧🇸

Montego Bay, Jamaica vs Nassau, Bahamas — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Montego Bay is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Nassau is drier, with roughly 46 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Montego Bay🇧🇸 Nassau
Avg annual high29°C28°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year312266
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

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

🇧🇸 Nassau

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Montego Bay or Nassau warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Montego Bay or Nassau?

Montego Bay is rainier — Nassau sees about 46 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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