Montserrat
Territory · Americas, Caribbean
Montserrat is a Caribbean territory in the Americas, under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. It covers an area of 102 square kilometers and has a population of about 5,400. Brades serves as the current capital, while Plymouth remains the official capital.
Highlights
This site covers 1 sight in Montserrat. You can visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory to learn about the island's volcanic activity.
When to go
Based on the climate at the capital, the driest months are February and March, with 50 mm and 44 mm of rain respectively, and fewer rainy days. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 24 °C and 27 °C. Rainfall increases from May through November, reaching a peak of 162 mm in October.
Practical notes
The official language is English, and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. The island operates on UTC−04:00 time. Electrical outlets use plugs A and B, with a voltage of 230 V. Traffic moves on the left side of the road. The calling code is +1664.
Top sights in Montserrat
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 162 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 50 | 44 | 63 | 82 | 73 | 98 | 124 | 144 | 162 | 150 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Plymouth (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.