Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in February
What February is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Montego Bay. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny, with Bob Marley's birthday celebrations on 6 February across the island.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Montego Bay: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Late autumn (November). Rains ease and crowds stay light before the December peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Reggae Month events across Jamaica (February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Historic site · Downtown Montego Bay
Sam Sharpe Square
Downtown's main square is named after Samuel Sharpe, the Baptist deacon who led the 1831 Christmas Rebellion of enslaved people and is a National Hero of Jamaica.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
Museum · Downtown Montego Bay
Montego Bay Cultural Centre
A good indoor stop on a rainy or very hot afternoon downtown.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montego Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Montego Bay?
One of the best months to visit Montego Bay, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is one of the best months to visit Montego Bay. Dry and sunny, with Bob Marley's birthday celebrations on 6 February across the island.
+How warm is Montego Bay in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.