🇯🇲 Montego Bay vs St. John's (Antigua) 🇦🇬

Montego Bay, Jamaica vs St. John's (Antigua), Antigua and Barbuda — 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. Montego Bay is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Montego Bay🇦🇬 St. John's (Antigua)
Avg annual high29°C28°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)February (24°C low)
Rainy days / year312316
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberFebruary, March, December

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

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

🇦🇬 St. John's (Antigua)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Montego Bay or St. John's (Antigua) warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Montego Bay or St. John's (Antigua)?

St. John's (Antigua) is rainier — Montego Bay sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Montego Bay vs St. John's (Antigua)?

Montego Bay is best around January, February, December; St. John's (Antigua) is best around February, March, December.

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