Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in October
What October is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Van Atrecht, CC0
Quick answer
October is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Usually the wettest month, with continued hurricane risk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 5th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- National Heroes Day (third Monday in October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Falmouth and Trelawny coast
Martha Brae River rafting
Raft captains pole long bamboo rafts for two down a gentle stretch of the Martha Brae River through tropical forest near Falmouth, a calm trip of about an hour and a half.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with transfers
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Nature · Falmouth and Trelawny coast
Luminous Lagoon at Glistening Waters
Go on a dark, moonless night for the brightest glow.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Falmouth and Trelawny coast
Falmouth historic town
Laid out in the late 18th century, Falmouth has a grid of Georgian buildings, the Water Square, the courthouse and the William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church, linked to the abolitionist missionary.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Rose Hall
Greenwood Great House
Ask the guide to demonstrate the old music boxes and polyphon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Views
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 24°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Montego Bay?
A month many travellers avoid, 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 October a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Usually the wettest month, with continued hurricane risk.
+How warm is Montego Bay in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in October?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.