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Kingston vs Montego Bay for Remote Work

Kingston and Montego Bay are the two largest cities in Jamaica with complete remote-work profiles. Kingston has about 938K residents; Montego Bay has about 83K. Kingston is the national capital.

Kingston averages 24°C in its best month, versus 25°C in Montego Bay. Kingston sees about 8 rainy days that month, while Montego Bay sees about 11 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 21–31°C in Kingston and 22–31°C in Montego Bay.

Kingston sits at 65 m, versus 12 m in Montego Bay.

Side-by-side

Kingston

Jamaica

Population
938K
Elevation
65 m
Best-month temperature
24°C
Best-month rain
About 8 rainy days
Year temperature range
21–31°C
National capital
Yes

Montego Bay

Jamaica

Population
83K
Elevation
12 m
Best-month temperature
25°C
Best-month rain
About 11 rainy days
Year temperature range
22–31°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Kingston or Montego Bay?
Kingston is the larger of the two complete profiles in Jamaica, with about 938K residents compared with about 83K in Montego Bay.
How does the climate compare in Kingston vs Montego Bay?
The best remote-work month is typically January in Kingston (24°C avg) and January in Montego Bay (25°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 8 rainy days in Kingston versus about 11 rainy days in Montego Bay.