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Wedding weather in Montego Bay
In Montego Bay, the driest months for a wedding are January and February, when rain falls on about 41% of days. The wettest is October, with rain on about 81% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ✦ | 41% | 3% | 12.7 | 81°F (27°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 10.5 h/day |
| February ✦ | 42% | 4% | 11.8 | 81°F (27°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 50% | 4% | 15.5 | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| April | 68% | 8% | 20.5 | 84°F (29°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| May | 77% | 23% | 24 | 85°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| June | 66% | 14% | 19.8 | 87°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| July | 58% | 5% | 18 | 87°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 12 h/day |
| August | 71% | 11% | 22 | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| September | 79% | 19% | 23.8 | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 81% | 22% | 25.2 | 85°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 10.5 h/day |
| November | 60% | 10% | 17.9 | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| December ✦ | 45% | 4% | 13.9 | 82°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 10.1 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 18.48, -77.89. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Montego Bay
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Montego Bay are January, February, and December.
When to be careful
October is the wettest month in Montego Bay: rain falls on about 81% of days, and 22% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Montego Bay weather month by month
What a wedding day in Montego Bay usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Montego Bay weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Montego Bay, about 12.7 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 70°F (21°C), with around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Montego Bay weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Montego Bay, about 11.8 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 70°F (21°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Montego Bay weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Montego Bay, about 15.5 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 70°F (21°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 68% of days in Montego Bay, about 20.5 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 77% of days in Montego Bay, about 24 days in the month, and 23% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Montego Bay weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 66% of days in Montego Bay, about 19.8 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (30°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 58% of days in Montego Bay, about 18 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (30°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 71% of days in Montego Bay, about 22 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (31°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 79% of days in Montego Bay, about 23.8 days in the month, and 19% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 87°F (31°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Montego Bay weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 81% of days in Montego Bay, about 25.2 days in the month, and 22% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 75°F (24°C), with around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Montego Bay weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 60% of days in Montego Bay, about 17.9 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Montego Bay weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 45% of days in Montego Bay, about 13.9 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 72°F (22°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Montego Bay?
Based on 10 years of weather data, January is the driest month in Montego Bay, with rain on about 41% of days and average highs around 81°F (27°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are January, February, and December.
What is the rainiest month in Montego Bay?
October is the rainiest month in Montego Bay: on average 25.2 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 22% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Montego Bay?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in January it rains on about 41% of days in Montego Bay. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.