Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Montego Bay, Jamaica in January
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Montego Bay, Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January111mm average rain
January sits near Montego Bay's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Montego Bay's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January77 weather score
January scores above Montego Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
