Frost Dates for Montego Bay/Sangste, Jamaica

Elevation: 8 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

18.50°N, -77.92°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Am Tropical Monsoon

Hot year-round with a short dry season offset by heavy monsoon rains. Similar to rainforest climates but with a more pronounced wet season. Great for tropical fruit and rice.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Feb
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
27°
High: 32°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Apr
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
May
29°
High: 33°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Jun
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Jul
29°
High: 34°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 25°C
Aug
29°
High: 33°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 24°C
Sep
28°
High: 33°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Oct
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
109 mm
109.2 mm
Jan
48 mm
48.3 mm
Feb
48 mm
48.3 mm
Mar
89 mm
88.9 mm
Apr
127 mm
127.0 mm
May
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jun
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jul
112 mm
111.8 mm
Aug
109 mm
109.2 mm
Sep
155 mm
154.9 mm
Oct
135 mm
134.6 mm
Nov
91 mm
91.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 00m
Feb: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 24m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Apr: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
May: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Jun: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
Jul: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 01m
Aug: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 38m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Oct: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Nov: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 07m
Dec: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Daylight Longest: 13h 07m · Shortest: 10h 53m

Nearby Stations

Norman Manley Intl, Jamaica

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