Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in June
What June is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with occasional showers; hurricane season begins on 1 June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 2nd-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 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (31°C (88°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Montego Bay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)
Montego Bay Marine Park
Book snorkel trips with operators who brief you on not touching coral and use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montego Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Montego Bay?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Montego Bay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid with occasional showers; hurricane season begins on 1 June.
+How warm is Montego Bay in June?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.