Montserrat is a small Caribbean island territory with a tropical maritime climate shaped by warm seas, persistent trade winds, and a pronounced wet season. Conditions are hot and humid year-round, but sea breezes and elevation keep the climate more comfortable than many low-latitude tropical places. The driest period is usually from February to April, while rainfall is highest from July to November, when tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely. Köppen-Geiger sources classify the island as tropical rainforest climate, with fairly uniform temperatures and abundant rainfall across the year.