Montego Bay in August

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season)). Across Jamaica: Independence (6 Aug) celebrations; hurricane risk rising — flexible bookings.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatInside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
• JanuaryGreatInside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
• FebruaryGreatInside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
• MarchGreatInside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

• Montego BayHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 12 days
• North coast and west, Jamaica · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniostorm or typhoon risk

  Dry, breezy winters around 28–30 °C (82–86 °F); showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.Dry, breezy winters around 82–86 °F (28–30 °C); showers peak in May and October–November. Port Antonio in the north-east is the wettest coast. Hurricane risk peaks August–October.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence Day big impact

  6 Aug · Jamaica

  Parades and parties; many businesses closed.

Crowds · Jamaica overall

Medium

Prices · Jamaica overall

Medium

Jamaica overall: Independence (6 Aug) celebrations; hurricane risk rising — flexible bookings.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Montego Bay, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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