Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in April
What April is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Van Atrecht, CC0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Montego Bay. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly dry; prices begin to fall after Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Montego Bay: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
High season (December–April). Dry, sunny and breezy, with full resorts and the highest prices around Christmas and spring break.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Easter weekend events and carnival season in Kingston (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)
Dead End Beach (Buccaneer Beach)
A free public strip of sand at the end of Kent Avenue near the airport runway, popular with locals and for watching planes come in low over the water at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Falmouth and Trelawny coast
Martha Brae River rafting
Bring cash for a tip for the raft captain and for drinks sold along the riverbank.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with transfers
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Street · Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)
Hip Strip
Gloucester Avenue is the town's tourist promenade, lined with bars, jerk stands, craft shops and beach clubs.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Historic site · Rose Hall
Rose Hall Great House
Book the evening tour for the atmosphere, or a daytime tour for the views over the sea.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montego Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Montego Bay?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is one of the best months to visit Montego Bay. Warm and mostly dry; prices begin to fall after Easter.
+How warm is Montego Bay in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.