Month guide · Montego Bay · Jamaica
Montego Bay in September
What September is really like in Montego Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Peak hurricane season and a wet month; the quietest and lowest-priced time to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Montego Bay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Downtown Montego Bay
St James Parish Church
Dress modestly, and visit outside service times unless you would like to attend.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Nature · Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)
Montego Bay Marine Park
A protected area covering the bay's reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves from the airport to the Great River.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
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 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Montego Bay?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Montego Bay?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak hurricane season and a wet month; the quietest and lowest-priced time to visit.
+How warm is Montego Bay in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.