Montego Bay in March

Inside Montego Bay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

No other month rates higher than March for Montego Bay in this guide.

• Montego BayHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 5 days
• North coast and west, Jamaica · Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antoniobest weather

  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.

• Good Friday and Easter Monday big impact

  Mar–Apr (varies) · Jamaica

  Beaches and roads busy; Carnival road march in Kingston around Easter.

Crowds · Jamaica overall

High

Prices · Jamaica overall

High

Jamaica overall: Dry and warm; spring break crowds in Negril late in the month.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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