Montego Bay Weather in August

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

The climate in Montego Bay during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Montego Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Montego Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89°F
Nightly temperature 23.4°C 74°F
Average temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 209 mm 8.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29.4°C 85°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Montego Bay with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Montego Bay

Montego Bay average temperature in August

August rainfall

Montego Bay average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Montego Bay average rain in August

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 August 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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