The climate in Montego Bay during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Montego Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
Average temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Montego Bay with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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 January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
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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 |