Best time to visit Montserrat

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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
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Night · avg overnight low (?)
Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)
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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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July 10/10 feels 27°C (+3°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 95/100
Day 28° · Night 16° · cools 12° at night 43% humidity 19 km/h wind 5 rain days (49h) 312h sun
Thermal 9
Sky 10
Rain 9
Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

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Tours in Montserrat

6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Montserrat).

  1. 1Montserrat Signature A unique experience between sky and mountain5.00★ (2)1hfrom $196
  2. 2Elegant Private Picnic in Montserrat at 1100m Altitude5.00★ (3)4h 30mfrom $113
  3. 3Barcelona:​​ Montserrat Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast4.94★ (226)from $267
  4. 4Montserrat & beyond private tour with pickup, tickets & options4.75★ (8)from $286
  5. 5Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Vanfrom $191
  6. 6Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica4.63★ (243)6hfrom $44

Last refreshed 2026-05-26.

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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Montserrat (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Montserrat's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month Temp °C Feels °C Rain days Rain h Rain h/day Humidity Wind km/h Sun h UV Interest Score
Jan -2–8 5 5 56 11.2 65% 15 183 1 Quiet 6
Feb 1–12 9 5 47 9.4 61% 15 184 2 Quiet 7
Mar 3–13 9 8 96 12.0 56% 18 214 4 Quiet 7
Apr 5–15 12 9 102 11.3 49% 18 233 5 Busy 7
May 9–20 17 11 89 8.1 49% 18 284 6 Quiet 8
Jun 13–24 22 9 90 10.0 49% 17 284 7 Quiet 9
Jul 16–28 27 5 49 9.8 43% 19 312 8 Quiet 10
Aug 16–27 27 7 60 8.6 46% 18 287 7 Moderate 9
Sep 12–22 21 10 91 9.1 56% 15 234 5 Quiet 9
Oct 9–18 17 9 95 10.6 62% 16 208 3 Quiet 8
Nov 4–13 10 7 72 10.3 65% 15 174 2 Peak 7
Dec 0–9 6 4 41 10.3 66% 16 177 1 Quiet 6

UV Index in Montserrat by Month

UV index in Montserrat peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.

Best months in detail

July

10/10

16–28°C (feels 27°C) · 5 rain days (49h) · 312 sun hours · 43% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

August

9/10

16–27°C · 7 rain days (60h) · 287 sun hours · 46% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)

June

9/10

13–24°C (feels 22°C) · 9 rain days (90h) · 284 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

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January

6/10

-2–8°C (feels 5°C) · 5 rain days (56h) · 183 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

February

7/10

1–12°C (feels 9°C) · 5 rain days (47h) · 184 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)

March

7/10

3–13°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (96h) · 214 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)

April

7/10

5–15°C (feels 12°C) · 9 rain days (102h) · 233 sun hours · 49% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

May

8/10

9–20°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (89h) · 284 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)

September

9/10

12–22°C · 10 rain days (91h) · 234 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)

October

8/10

9–18°C (feels 17°C) · 9 rain days (95h) · 208 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)

November

7/10

4–13°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (72h) · 174 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)

December

6/10

0–9°C (feels 6°C) · 4 rain days (41h) · 177 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

Frequently asked questions about visiting Montserrat

When is the best time to visit Montserrat?

July is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–28°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, August, June.

What is the worst time to visit Montserrat?

January is the lowest-scoring month (6/10). Typical conditions: -2–8°C (5 rainy days).

When are crowds lowest in Montserrat?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in Montserrat have good weather but fewer tourists?

July (climate 10/10, crowd index 13) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 12) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in Montserrat by month?

UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.

What is the UV index in Montserrat in July?

July is the peak UV month in Montserrat, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.

How high can UV get in Montserrat on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Is air quality in Montserrat bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 8 months: January, February, March, April, August, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 15 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 26 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.