Jamaica (Montego Bay) Weather in November
Montego Bay, Jamaica
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November sees hurricane season winding toward its official November 30 close, with storm activity easing to 2 storm days recorded since 1985, similar to October, while rain drops sharply to 15.7 days from October's 24.7.
Highs ease to 83.7°F with humidity holding at 84%, and this real drop in rain frequency marks a genuine, welcome transition back toward the drier months ahead.
Sea temperature stays warm at 85.3°F, only slightly cooler than the autumn peak, and swimming conditions remain very good.
This is a genuinely good value window: hurricane-season pricing often persists even as both storm risk and rain frequency have noticeably eased, so travelers who book November get improving conditions at wet-season rates.
By late November, the resort strip starts filling back up with the early edge of winter high-season travelers, so earlier in the month tends to offer the best combination of value and quiet.
Dunn's River Falls, Martha Brae rafting and Negril's beaches all run in improving conditions through November, with the softening rain trend making outdoor days somewhat more reliable than October.
Compared to December, November offers meaningfully lower prices for weather that's most of the way back to the dry-season baseline, a strong pick for travelers prioritizing value over the holiday atmosphere.
Pack for warm, still-somewhat-humid days with a rain layer worth keeping, transitioning toward the lighter dry-season packing list from December onward.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Jamaica?
Yes, hurricane season is winding down, rain drops noticeably from October, and pricing often still reflects the quieter wet-season months.
When does hurricane season end in Jamaica?
Officially November 30, and the historical data shows activity already easing well before that by mid-to-late November.
Is Jamaica still cheap in November?
Often yes, especially earlier in the month, before winter high-season demand and pricing pick back up toward December.
What's the sea temperature in Jamaica in November?
About 85.3°F, still warm and comfortable, easing gradually from the autumn peak.
Does it rain much in Jamaica in November?
Less than October, about 16 rain days, a real improvement as the transition back to the dry season gets underway.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.