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Things to see in Montego Bay (Jamaica): 6 places and when to go
Montego Bay is a city in Jamaica with around 126,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (2), Nature (2), Diving (1). The best known are Montego Bay, Rose Hall, Montego Bay and Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Montego Bay. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jamaica · 18.4667, -77.9167
- Population
- About 126,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- MBJ Montego Bay, 4.1 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montego Bay
The places in and around Montego Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Montego BayCapital of Saint James Parish, Jamaica6.4 km
- Rose Hall, Montego BayGeorgian mansion in Montego Bay, Jamaica12 km
- Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Montego BayChurch in Montego Bay, Jamaica1.4 km
- Doctor's Cave Beach ClubBeach in St James, Jamaica2.7 km
- Great River BayBay in Jamaica7.8 km
- Mahoe BayBay in Saint James Parish, Jamaica6.7 km
When to go to Montego Bay
The best time to visit Montego Bay is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:00
- FebBest time11:24
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:25
- MayPossible12:52
- JunBetter not13:06
- JulBetter not13:00
- AugBetter not12:38
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:34
- NovPossible11:07
- DecBest time10:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. In January, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Jamaica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Montego Bay
The nearest main airport is Sangster International Airport (MBJ, Montego Bay), 4.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jamaica (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Falmouth, Jamaica8 places28 km
- Lucea, Jamaica14 places28 km
- Savanna-la-Mar6 places34 km
- Little London6 places45 km
- Black River, Jamaica10 places49 km
- Mandeville, Jamaica6 places65 km
And all of Jamaica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montego Bay?
The best known: Montego Bay, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Most Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Montego Bay, Doctor's Cave Beach Club, Great River Bay. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54.
How do you get to Montego Bay?
The nearest main airport is Sangster International Airport (MBJ), 4.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montego Bay as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JamaicaBefore travelling to Jamaica: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens enter for up to 90 days.
- Beaches12 places for beaches in Jamaica, from Montego Bay to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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