Montego Bay Weather in January
Jamaica · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (83°F)
Avg low24°C (76°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
Montego Bay in January sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), dropping to about 24°C (76°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 10 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Montego Bay?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Montego Bay. The weather rates excellent (8.9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (79°F) |
| Rainfall | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.6 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 10 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Montego Bay in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Montego Bay weather in other months
Jan28°C / 24°C43 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 24°C35 mmExcellentMar29°C / 25°C48 mmExcellentApr30°C / 26°C67 mmGoodMay31°C / 27°C152 mmPoorJun30°C / 27°C174 mmPoorJul31°C / 27°C114 mmPoorAug31°C / 28°C159 mmPoorSep31°C / 28°C186 mmPoorOct30°C / 27°C212 mmPoorNov29°C / 26°C144 mmFairDec29°C / 25°C53 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Montego BayFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Kingston28°C · 29 mm
- George Town26°C · 26 mm
- Port-au-Prince31°C · 18 mm
- Havana27°C · 34 mm
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm
- Santiago de los Caballeros29°C · 48 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.