Montego Bay in December
Great time to visit
Welcome back to paradise weather, but prepare for holiday crowds and premium pricing. The dramatic improvement in comfort makes the extra cost worthwhile for many.
Weather
December ushers in the blessed dry season with dramatically lower humidity and minimal rain. Trade winds return to provide natural cooling, and those oppressive hot nights finally end. Paradise weather returns.
30°C high22°C low4 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas season festivities
- •New Year's preparations
- •Boxing Day (December 26)
- •Junkanoo celebrations
December Tips
- •Book early for Christmas and New Year's - prices spike dramatically
- •Weather is excellent but crowds return with vengeance
- •Consider early December for better rates before holiday rush
All Months
December through April offers perfect weather — temperatures hover around 80°F with minimal rain. But this is peak season, so expect crowds at Doctor's Cave Beach and higher prices everywhere. January and February are the sweet spot — post-holiday calm but still dry and sunny. March brings spring breakers, which means party atmosphere but also noise and crowds. The rainy season runs May through November, but don't write it off completely. Showers usually hit in the afternoon for an hour or two, then clear up. You'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds. Hurricane season peaks August through October — most storms miss Jamaica, but flight cancellations happen. November can be beautiful with lower humidity and occasional rain. Christmas week is chaos — book everything months ahead and expect to pay double for accommodations.
Montego Bay Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
7/10
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