Montego Bay Weather in December

What's the weather like in Montego Bay (Saint James) in December 2024?

The climate in Montego Bay during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Montego Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Montego Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85°F
Nightly temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Average temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Montego Bay with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Montego Bay

Montego Bay average temperature in December

December rainfall

Montego Bay average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Montego Bay average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Montego Bay in December 2024.

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Montego Bay weather stats

Montego Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: February 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: October 261mm 10.3ins
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