Montserrat
Montserrat is a small Caribbean island where the Soufrière Hills volcano buried the old capital, Plymouth. Most trips center on volcano viewpoints, hiking and diving.
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory in the Leeward Islands, in the eastern Caribbean. The Soufrière Hills volcano became active in 1995 and buried Plymouth, the former capital, under ash and mud. Brades is now the seat of government. Much of the south remains inside an exclusion zone, and the Montserrat Volcano Observatory monitors the volcano. Visitors go for volcano viewpoints, hiking and diving.
Flights reach the island mainly from Antigua, so check connections before you book and allow spare days in case of schedule changes. Confirm entry requirements and exclusion zone access before you travel. Hurricane season runs from June to November. The drier months, December to May, suit hiking and boat trips. The island is small, so a few days covers the north, Brades and the volcano viewpoints. It suits travelers who want a quiet outdoor trip and can plan around flights and access rules.
Five things to know before Montserrat
- Complete the online immigration form
Complete Montserrat's online immigration and customs form, available 72 hours before arrival, and show the emailed receipt to officials when you land. Official form
- Fly in from Antigua
Montserrat is reached by small plane from Antigua. The ferry service has been suspended until further notice, so do not plan around it.
- Respect the volcano exclusion zone
The south of the island around Plymouth is an exclusion zone. Enter only with official permission and an authorized guide, and follow the current hazard level.
- Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory
The observatory explains the eruptions and looks across to the volcano. Pair it with the Jack Boy Hill viewpoint over the old airport.
- Drive on the left
Montserrat drives on the left on steep, narrow roads. Rental firms arrange the temporary local permit you need.
Montserrat travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays and the online immigration form.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical, evacuation and storm cover to check for Montserrat.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.
Read the guideMoney and costsEast Caribbean dollars, cash and card use.
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights from Antigua and driving on the left.
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Destinations in Montserrat
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- FebruaryRain14 rainy daysHigh26°Low24°Dry, breezyFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- MarchRain16 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, sunnyMarchRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, quieterAprilRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quieter
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Warm, quietMayRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Hurricane seasonJuneRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyRain19 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hot, showersJulyRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, showers
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberRain19 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Season endsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season ends
- DecemberRain17 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Busy holidaysDecemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy holidays
Average daily high and low in Brades, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Montserrat
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 32 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 43%
Plymouth
07:22 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today28°28°43%Monday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Tue28°26°28%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Wed28°27°16%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Thu27°26°35%Thursday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Fri28°26°49%Friday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Sat27°24°49%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Sun27°25°43%Sunday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 43%.
Updated 04:31 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Montserrat FAQ
Can you visit Plymouth on Montserrat?
Only with official permission and an authorized guide, when the volcano hazard level allows. Plymouth is inside the exclusion zone in the south.
How do I get to Montserrat?
Fly from Antigua on a small plane. The ferry from Antigua is suspended until further notice, so check before you plan any sea crossing.
Do I need a visa for Montserrat?
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passports are on Montserrat's visa-free list. Complete the online immigration form, which opens 72 hours before travel, and check other passports on the official visa site.
When is hurricane season in Montserrat?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. December to April is drier and calmer, and prices are highest then; May and June are a good compromise.
Is Montserrat's volcano still active?
Yes, it is monitored by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, which sets the hazard level that decides where people can go.