Montego Bay weather in January
January in Montego Bay: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Montego Bay · #22 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Montego Bay climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Montego Bay in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Montego Bay?
- January in Montego Bay: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Montego Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Montego Bay in January?
- In January, Montego Bay averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 39.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montego Bay in January?
- Montego Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.