Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hot, with summer-holiday crowds and Reggae Sumfest bringing visitors to Montego Bay.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 3rd-warmest month in Montego Bay: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early summer (May–July). Warmer and more humid with showers, better prices and Reggae Sumfest in July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Reggae Sumfest — major reggae and dancehall festival in Montego Bay (usually mid-to-late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Downtown Montego Bay
St James Parish Church
An Anglican church built in the late 18th century in the shape of a Greek cross, rebuilt after an earthquake in 1957.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montego Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Montego Bay?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Montego Bay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with summer-holiday crowds and Reggae Sumfest bringing visitors to Montego Bay.
+How warm is Montego Bay in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in July?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.