What is the current water temperature in Montego Bay?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Montego Bay?

As of now, in Montego Bay, the water temperature is 28.77°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Montego Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Montego Bay. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

83.8

°F

May 19, 04:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.8°F

Tomorrow:

83.8°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

18:40

Day Length:

13 h. 3 min.

Montego Bay in May

Minimum:

81.7°F

Average:

82.2°F

Maximum:

82.7°F

Sea water temperature in Montego Bay today

As of now, in Montego Bay, the water temperature is 83.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 82.8°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Montego Bay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	82.5°F	83.2°F	82.9°F
May 6	82.4°F	83.2°F	83.0°F
May 7	82.7°F	83.4°F	83.1°F
May 8	82.5°F	83.6°F	83.0°F
May 9	82.7°F	83.8°F	83.1°F
May 10	82.7°F	83.9°F	83.1°F
May 11	82.6°F	83.7°F	83.0°F
May 12	82.7°F	83.8°F	83.1°F
May 13	83.2°F	83.9°F	83.1°F
May 14	83.7°F	83.9°F	83.1°F
May 15	83.5°F	85.2°F	83.3°F
May 16	83.8°F	85.3°F	83.4°F
May 17	83.6°F	85.5°F	83.5°F
May 18	83.8°F	85.6°F	83.6°F
May 19	83.8°F	85.6°F	83.6°F
May 20	83.8°F	85.4°F	83.6°F
May 21	83.9°F	85.5°F	83.8°F
May 22	83.9°F	85.3°F	83.8°F
May 23	84.0°F	85.6°F	83.9°F
May 24	83.8°F	85.2°F	83.7°F
May 25	83.8°F	85.0°F	83.6°F
May 26	83.8°F	85.5°F	83.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Montego Bay by month

In Montego Bay, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Montego Bay was recorded on October 4, 2023, reaching a 88.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 21, 2015, dipping to 79.9°F. The average readings by season are 81.9°F in Winter, 82.1°F in Spring, 84.5°F in Summer, and 85.3°F in Autumn.