Weather by month for central Montserrat, the best months to go and how Montserrat's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C · 14 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 25°C to 27°C · 15–20 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 25°C / 22°C | 14 days (39 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| Best month: February | 25°C / 22°C | 14 days (48 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| March | 25°C / 22°C | 16 days (45 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 26°C / 22°C | 16 days (51 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| May | 27°C / 23°C | 16 days (52 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| June | 27°C / 24°C | 15 days (48 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| July | 27°C / 24°C | 17 days (68 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| August | 27°C / 24°C | 19 days (88 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| September | 27°C / 24°C | 20 days (111 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| October | 27°C / 24°C | 20 days (97 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| November | 26°C / 24°C | 19 days (103 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| December | 26°C / 23°C | 16 days (52 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Montserrat; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
25°C / 22°C · 14 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Days reach a high of 25°C with lows near 22°C. Rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 39mm, making this one of the drier months. With a score of 7.1, it's a good time to visit. New Year's Day falls on January 1.
25°C / 22°C · 14 rain days · 10.9 h sun
February is similar to January, with highs of 25°C and only 48mm of rain over 14 days. Sun hours sit around 10.9, among the sunniest of the year. It scores 7.3, the best rating of any month.
25°C / 22°C · 16 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Temperatures rise slightly to a 25°C high, while rain days tick up to 16.3 with 45mm total. Saint Patrick's Day falls on March 17, a notable local holiday. The month scores 7, still a good time to go.
26°C / 22°C · 16 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs reach 25.7°C with lows of 22.4°C, and rain spreads over 15.5 days totalling 51mm. Good Friday and Easter Monday both fall in April this year. The score of 7 keeps it a solid choice.
27°C / 23°C · 16 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Warmth builds, with highs of 26.6°C and lows of 23.4°C. Rain days stay around 15.6, with 52mm total, as the wetter half of the year approaches. Labour Day and Whit Monday both fall in May, and the month scores 6.7.
27°C / 24°C · 15 rain days · 11.6 h sun
June brings highs of 27.2°C, among the warmest of the year, with 14.8 rain days and 48mm of rainfall. The Queen's Birthday holiday falls on June 8. The score drops to 6.4, still rated good but noticeably warmer and more humid.
27°C / 24°C · 17 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Rain picks up clearly this month, with 17.3 rain days and 68mm total, the start of the wetter season. Highs stay near 27°C with lows around 24°C. The score of 6.5 shows conditions are still workable, just wetter.
27°C / 24°C · 19 rain days · 11.4 h sun
August is one of the wettest months, with 88mm of rain spread over nearly 19 days. Highs sit at 27.4°C with high humidity from the warm lows of 24.4°C. Emancipation Day falls on August 3, and the month scores 6.3, reflecting the heavier rain.
27°C / 24°C · 20 rain days · 11.0 h sun
This is the wettest month on record here, with 111mm of rain across 19.6 days. Highs remain near 27.4°C, and sun hours drop to 11, the lowest alongside October's decline. The score of 6.3 reflects this as peak rainy season, tied for the lowest rating of the year.
27°C / 24°C · 20 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Rain stays heavy, with 97mm falling over 19.6 days, and sun hours drop to 10.6, among the lowest of the year. Highs ease slightly to 27.2°C. The score of 6.4 shows conditions are still manageable despite the wet weather.
26°C / 24°C · 19 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain days remain high at 19.3, with 103mm total, though highs cool a little to 26.3°C. Sun hours dip to 10.2, the lowest of the year. The score rises to 6.9 as temperatures start to ease from the peak of the wet season.
26°C / 23°C · 16 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Conditions improve again, with rain easing to 16.4 days and 52mm total, and highs at 25.6°C. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Festival Day on December 31 bring a run of holidays. The score climbs to 7, marking a return to good conditions.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and February are the best months for exploring Montserrat's towns. Highs sit near 24.9°C with lows around 21.8–22°C, and rainfall is at its lowest, 39mm and 48mm, making it easier to walk around comfortably.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, January and February offer the driest conditions of the year, with only 13.6 to 14.4 rain days per month. Cooler lows of 21.8–22°C make trails more comfortable than the warmer, wetter months later in the year.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Saint Patrick's Day (17 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (4 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Queen's Birthday (8 Jun)
Public holidays: Emancipation Day (3 Aug)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec), Festival Day (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, February is one of the two best months, with a score of 7.3. Highs reach 24.9°C and lows 21.8°C. Rain falls on 13.6 days but totals only 48mm, and you get 10.9 hours of sun a day, so dry spells between showers are common.
September still scores 6.3, a good rating, but it's the wettest month. Rain falls on 19.6 days and totals 111mm, the highest of the year. Highs stay warm at 27.4°C with 11 hours of sun, so the rain comes in bursts rather than all-day downpours.
August scores 6.3, still rated good, but it's one of the rainier months. Rain falls on 18.8 days with 88mm total, and highs reach 27.4°C with lows of 24.4°C. Sun hours stay decent at 11.4, so warm, humid conditions mix with frequent short showers.
Yes, January scores 7.1, close to the year's best rating. Highs average 24.9°C and lows 22°C, among the coolest months. Rain falls on 14.4 days but only totals 39mm, the lowest monthly rainfall, with 10.8 hours of sun a day.
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