When to go · Morant Bay
Morant Bay in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Jamaica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Jamaica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Morant BayHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Jamaica overall
- Low
- Prices · Jamaica overall
- Low
Jamaica overall: Wettest month and high storm risk; Melissa struck on 28 October 2025.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Morant Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk).
January: Inside Morant Bay's best window: Dec–Apr.
Morant Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast