Montserrat Volcano Observatory
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory is a volcano observatory located in Olde Towne, Montserrat. It is the most looked-up sight in Montserrat on English Wikipedia. The site is situated 5 km from Plymouth.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 24 °C to 26 °C. Monthly rainfall varies, with drier conditions occurring from February to March, seeing 48 mm to 54 mm of rain across 6 to 7 rainy days. The rainiest months are September and October, reaching 154 mm to 173 mm of rain over 14 to 16 rainy days.
The nearest airport is John A. Osborne Airport in Gerald's Park, located 5 km away. The observatory is located 5 km from the capital of Plymouth.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 54 | 48 | 68 | 88 | 79 | 106 | 133 | 154 | 173 | 159 | 101 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
