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Montego Bay in January
The weather in January
In January, Montego Bay averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 64 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 17%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.
January scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Montego Bay.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 17:56 local time, giving 11 h 08 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 16 minutes over the month.
Why 55/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 83/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Montego Bay this month
Jamaica's best in January
Falmouth
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Spanish Town
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Lucea
Montego Bay in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Montego Bay?
January scores 55/100 for Montego Bay, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 30°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Montego Bay in January?
Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 22°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Montego Bay in January?
Montego Bay receives about 64 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 10 days.
Can you swim in Montego Bay in January?
The sea averages 27°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.