Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in November
What November is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: SpaceEconomist192, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Rain gradually eases; a good-value month before the high season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-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 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Hurricane peak (August–October). Hot, wet and the highest storm risk; the lowest prices and quietest beaches.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Montego Bay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Montego Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain gradually eases; a good-value month before the high season.
+How warm is Montego Bay in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.