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Montego Bay, Jamaica
Saint James Parish · Jamaica
Montego Bay is a mid-size city in Saint James Parish, Jamaica with a population of 82,867. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James in Jamaica. The city is the fourth most populous urban area in the country, after Kingston, Spanish Town, and Portmore, all of which form the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area, home to more than half a million people. As a result, Montego Bay is the second-largest anglophone city in the Caribbean, after Kingston.
People
Climate
| Population | 82,867 |
| Population Density | 3,630 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4712°, -77.9188° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint James Parish |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.4 inches (1,914 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Montego Bay
Montego Bay is a mid-size city in Jamaica (Saint James Parish) with a population of 82,867. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Montego Bay
Montego Bay has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4712°N, 77.9188°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 149 km |
| 2020 | OFF SE COAST OF CUBA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in |
Montego Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (2.9").
Colleges & Universities in Montego Bay
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Baptist Bible College | College | — | — |
| International Univeristy of the Caribbean | University | — | — |
| International Univeristy of the Caribbean | University | — | — |
| International Univeristy of the Caribbean | University | — | — |
| International Univeristy of the Caribbean | University | — | — |
| International Univeristy of the Caribbean | University | — | — |
| Sam Sharpe Teachers College | College | — | Visit → |
| The Montego Bay Community College | College | — | — |
| University of Technologies of Jamaica, Western Campus | University | — | — |
| UTECH Western Campus | University | — | — |
Schools in Montego Bay
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwood School | — | — | — | — |
| Montego Bay High | — | — | — | — |
| Green Pond High School | — | — | — | — |
| Herbert Morrison Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Howard Cooke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Catherine Hall Primary | — | — | — | — |
| St. James High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cornwall College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Montego Bay
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mello Radio 88 FM | dancehall, reggae | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Montego Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Heritage Center | ||||
| German Town Imigration Museum | ||||
| Institute of Jamaica Museum | ||||
| Montego Bay Cultural Center |
Farmers Markets in Montego Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Town Craft Market | |||||
| Charles Gordon Market | |||||
| Harbour Street Market | |||||
| Montego Bay Market |
Hotels in Montego Bay
49 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Montego Bay
33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Montego Bay
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Montego Bay
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Montego Bay
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Montego Bay
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Montego Bay
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Montego Bay
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Montego Bay
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Montego Bay
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Montego Bay
12 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Montego Bay
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Montego Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Montego Bay
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sangster International Airport | MBJ | Large Airport |
| Braco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lionel Densham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Mafoota Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nain Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negril Airport | NEG | Small Airport |
| Puerto Seco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Silent Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Montego Bay
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mailpac Express | |
| Montego Bay Post Office | |
| Montego Bay Post Office | |
| Rose Hall |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Montego Bay
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblies of God in Jamaica | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Bayith Yahweh | |
| Blessed Sacrament Cathedral | |
| Burchell Memorial Church | |
| Faith Temple Assemblies of God | |
| First Churh Open Bible | |
| Green Heights Assembly of God | |
| Hillview Baptist Church | |
| Holiness Christian Church Catherine Hall | |
| Kingdom Restoration | |
| Kingdom Restoration Ministries of Montego Bay | |
| Mt. Sign Revival Mission Church | |
| Norwood Apostolic Lighthouse | |
| Paris Church | |
| Saint James Parish Church | |
| Saint James Parish Church | |
| St John's Methodist Church | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| The Church of God (Seventh Day) Paradise |
Explore Near Montego Bay
Quick Facts
Around Montego Bay
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Montego Bay
43 places within 15 km
- • Coral Garden Community Beach
- • Dead End Beach
- • Doctors Cave Beach
- • Sunset Beach Resort Au Natural Beach
- • Banquilley Cave
- • Barray Cave
- • Belly-Full Cave
- • Bonnet Bush Cave
- • Comfort Hall East (St James)
- + 33 more
- • Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
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Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Montego Bay
What is the population of Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a population of 82,867 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 3,630 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Montego Bay?
Montego Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches.