Season guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in the hurricane peak
August–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Hot, wet and the highest storm risk; the lowest prices and quietest beaches. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 33 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 11.7 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 93 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Emancipation Day (1 August) and Independence Day (6 August)
- October: National Heroes Day (third Monday in October)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
Historic site · Rose Hall
Greenwood Great House
Built in the early 1800s by the Barrett family, relatives of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this great house keeps original furniture and a rare collection of antique musical instruments, some of which are still played on tours.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Views
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
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- YS Falls (About 2 hours by car) — A series of seven waterfalls on a working estate in St Elizabeth, with natural swimming pools, a rope swing and a tractor-drawn ride up from the entrance.
- Black River (About 2 hours by car) — Boat safaris up the Black River pass mangroves and wetlands of the Great Morass, home to American crocodiles and many bird species.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hurricane peak a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a trade-off: Hot, wet and the highest storm risk; the lowest prices and quietest beaches. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Montego Bay in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.