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Montego Bay

Montego Bay · Jamaica · 18.47, -77.92

Montego Bay is a beach resort representing Jamaica’s western coast, lined with popular beaches such as Doctor’s Cave and Cable Beach. Reggae culture and spicy specialties such as jerk chicken add local character, while cruise passengers use it as a gateway to beaches and inland tours.

Port highlights

About 110,000
Population
A tropical climate that is hot and humid year-round, with rainfall and possible hurricanes from May to November.
Climate
English (Jamaican English and Patois)
Language
Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Currency
The dry season from December to April
Best time to visit
Local food

Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curry goat, festival (fried bread), ginger beer

Sights
Doctor's Cave BeachDunn's River FallsRose HallMartha Brae River rafting
Monthly average high / low temperatures
30°
22°Jan
30°
22°Feb
31°
22°Mar
32°
23°Apr
32°
24°May
33°
24°Jun
34°
25°Jul
34°
25°Aug
33°
24°Sep
33°
24°Oct
32°
24°Nov
31°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MONTEGO BAY/SANGSTE · about 3.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)150 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

JMD 40.00
Water 500 ml
JMD 920.00
Coffee
JMD 2,226.00
Inexpensive meal
JMD 600.00
Local beer
JMD 730.00
Burger (Cheeseburger)

Prices in Montego Bay. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

MBJ
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources