Jamaica

Montego Bay

Montego Bay - photo 1

Photo by Lakeisha Bennett on Unsplash.

Montego Bay in Jamaica is a coastal city that serves as a gateway to the Caribbean Sea. While the city itself is primarily a destination for beach, resort, and cultural experiences, it provides access to nearby dive sites along the Negril/Margaritaville corridor and other reef systems in the Jamaica Bight. With a limited number of local dive centers and divesites, most scuba activity in this area centers on day trips from the city to offshore reefs and walls, suitable for beginners and casual divers seeking easy access and warm tropical waters.

Essential information for traveling in Jamaica

About Jamaica

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Jamaica
Languages
EN
Demonym
Jamaican
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
JMD
Voltage
110, 120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MBJ KIN OCJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Montego Bay

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Montego Bay

The best time to dive in Montego Bay

The best months to dive in Montego Bay are from August. Temperatures are confortable (29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 28 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 28 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 28 °C 7/10
05 - May
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 30 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 31 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 29 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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