Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Located on the north coast of the island, it is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant nightlife.
Geographically, Montego Bay is situated on the north coast of Jamaica, about halfway between the capital city of Kingston and Negril. It is the capital of St. James Parish and is home to the Sangster International Airport, which serves as the main gateway for tourists to Jamaica. The city is also home to the Montego Freeport, a free trade zone where goods can be imported and exported without paying taxes.
In terms of history, Montego Bay has a long and storied past. It was once the site of a Spanish fort, built in the 16th century to protect the area from pirates. During the 18th century, the city was a major port for the slave trade and a hub for the sugar industry. In the 19th century, Montego Bay became a major center of tourism and was a popular destination for wealthy Americans and Europeans.
Today, Montego Bay is a bustling city that is full of life. The city is home to numerous resorts, restaurants, and nightlife spots, making it a great place for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves. Visitors can also explore the city’s many historical sites and monuments, such as the Sam Sharpe Square and the Montego Bay Marine Park. With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history, Montego Bay is an unforgettable destination that is sure to please all kinds of travelers.
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Spring: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the spring months (March to May) is around 28°C (82°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Summer: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the summer months (June to August) is around 30°C (86°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Autumn: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the autumn months (September to November) is around 27°C (80°F) with high humidity and occasional showers. Winter: The average temperature in Montego Bay during the winter months (December to February) is around 26°C (78°F) with high humidity and occasional showers.
Our weather forecast for Montego Bay helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 25.1 °C |
36.7 m/s 44.3 m/s |
73.0 % 24.1 m |
77.4 % 1,016 hPa |
06:32:17 17:35:20 |
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Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 27.9 °C min: 26.1 °C |
38.5 m/s 46.1 m/s |
73.1 % 24.1 m |
78.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:32:53 17:35:38 |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 27.9 °C min: 25.4 °C |
31.3 m/s 36.0 m/s |
17.4 % 24.1 m |
79.2 % 1,014 hPa |
06:33:28 17:35:58 |
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Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 27.6 °C min: 25 °C |
21.2 m/s 24.1 m/s |
4.6 % 24.1 m |
80.3 % 1,015 hPa |
06:34:04 17:36:18 |
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Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 25.5 °C |
25.6 m/s 28.8 m/s |
38.1 % 24.1 m |
76.7 % 1,015 hPa |
06:34:39 17:36:40 |
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Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 25.7 °C |
32.8 m/s 37.8 m/s |
26.9 % 24.1 m |
73.6 % 1,015 hPa |
06:35:13 17:37:02 |
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Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.7 °C |
38.9 m/s 45.7 m/s |
28.5 % 24.1 m |
71.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:35:47 17:37:26 |
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Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.1 °C |
38.9 m/s 46.1 m/s |
34.5 % 24.1 m |
69.3 % 1,014 hPa |
06:36:21 17:37:51 |
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Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 25.2 °C min: 23.4 °C |
23.0 m/s 25.6 m/s |
32.7 % 23.8 m |
67.6 % 1,014 hPa |
06:36:54 17:38:16 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 25.9 °C min: 22.6 °C |
25.2 m/s 25.9 m/s |
3.4 % 24.1 m |
71.8 % 1,014 hPa |
06:37:26 17:38:42 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 25.8 °C min: 23.7 °C |
23.4 m/s 31.2 m/s |
16.4 % 24.1 m |
72.1 % 1,015 hPa |
06:37:58 17:39:10 |
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Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 24.1 °C |
36.4 m/s 41.0 m/s |
3.9 % 24.1 m |
70.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:38:30 17:39:38 |
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Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 24.4 °C |
34.2 m/s 40.0 m/s |
42.7 % 24.1 m |
69.1 % 1,015 hPa |
06:39:01 17:40:07 |
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Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 24.3 °C |
29.9 m/s 36.7 m/s |
97.8 % 24.1 m |
74.3 % 1,014 hPa |
06:39:31 17:40:37 |
Would you like to travel to Montego Bay on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Montego Bay.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Miracle | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | MS Vista | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | MS Rotterdam | 08:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Dec. 22nd 2024 Sunday, 22nd of Dec. 2024 | AIDAbella | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Dec. 23rd 2024 Monday, 23rd of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 | MS Hamburg | 01:30 pm | 06:30 pm | |
Jan. 6th 2025 Monday, 6th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Miracle | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | MS Hamburg | 01:30 pm | 06:30 pm | |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Jan. 2025 | AIDAbella | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 20th 2025 Monday, 20th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 20th 2025 Monday, 20th of Jan. 2025 | MS Hamburg | 01:30 pm | 06:30 pm | |
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 | Regal Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 29th 2025 Wednesday, 29th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Miracle | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Regal Princess | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | MS Rotterdam | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | AIDAbella | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | MSC Divina | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Feb. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Miracle | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 | P&O Aurora | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 | AIDAbella | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Miracle | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 31st 2025 Monday, 31st of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 1 | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 2nd 2025 Wednesday, 2nd of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Liberty | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 15th 2025 Thursday, 15th of May 2025 | Carnival Paradise | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 29th 2025 Thursday, 29th of May 2025 | Carnival Paradise | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 26th 2025 Thursday, 26th of Jun. 2025 | Carnival Paradise | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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