🇯🇲 Montego Bay vs St. Lucia (Castries) 🇱🇨

Montego Bay, Jamaica vs St. Lucia (Castries), Saint Lucia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Montego Bay is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Montego Bay

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Montego Bay🇱🇨 St. Lucia (Castries)
Avg annual high
29°C
29°C
Hottest month
August · 31°C
September · 30°C
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)February (24°C low)
Rainy days / year
312
316
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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).

🇱🇨 St. Lucia (Castries)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Montego Bay or St. Lucia (Castries) warmer?

Montego Bay and St. Lucia (Castries) have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Montego Bay or St. Lucia (Castries)?

St. Lucia (Castries) is rainier — Montego Bay sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Montego Bay vs St. Lucia (Castries)?

Montego Bay is best around January, February, December; St. Lucia (Castries) is best around January, February, December.

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