Reading
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Reading, located along Jamaica's scenic northwestern coast in Saint James, is a peaceful, authentic community just outside Montego Bay. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, natural beauty, and close-knit neighborhoods, Reading provides travelers a calm alternative to Jamaica's busier tourist hotspots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.44°, -77.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,181
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$700
Cashless
35
English
95
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1324 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.