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Averages for Montego Bay in August

As one of the best tourist destinations in the Caribbean, Montego Bay is nestled in the northwest coast of Jamaica.  With access to some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, Montego Bay is a one of a kind holiday experience.

August in Montego Bay is exactly what you may expect it to be.  The summer heat will persist and the rainfall will still increase.  Visitors can expect highs of 33 degrees Celsius in the days with an average of 29 degrees Celsius.  The summer rains continue, and will do so until the end of the rainy season in October. August typically sees around 80 mm of rainfall.

For travellers who love music, consider doing the Reggae Tour while in Montego Bay.  This tour offers visitors a visit to the real Jamaica.   With dutiful attention to your schedule and needs, these tours will take you from the airport or hotel and escort you around Jamaica to notable scenes from its general and musical history—whatever you would like to learn about in Jamaica, they can customize a tour for you.  Enough can’t be said about the tour guides who are knowledgeable and attentive. 

After touring the real Jamaica, stop by the Pork Pit for authentic local cuisine.  Located on Gloucester Avenue, this jerk joint is one of MoBay’s best.  You dine on jerk chicken, pork, fish and shrimp by the pound at open-air picnic tables shaded by trees that are reported to be 300 years old.  And your bill will be just as cool as your time there--the entrees cost only £3 to £5 per person. 

If you would like a more local lodging experience, the Cedar Ridge Lodge offers a must-stop for you.  This hillside lodge offers a view of the Caribbean Sea and a haven from the hustle of travel.  The owners of this Lodge are experience travellers who want to make sure you have a perfect time while in their home.