AI-generatedMontgomery at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,138 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 73 m
Climate in Montgomery
Montgomery has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Montgomery is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Montgomery
The best time to visit Montgomery is from February to April and from October to November. In October, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is December with 111 mm.
Montgomery through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montgomery in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Montgomery in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Montgomery in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Montgomery in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montgomery for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:4818:14
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:21 · evening 17:41–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:33 · evening 18:29–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Montgomery compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Montgomery in October?
In October, Montgomery is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montgomery.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:48 – 18:14
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Montgomery
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Montgomery (score 87 and 85). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 64 mmbetter | 98 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Montgomery month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January16° · 4.9 h
In January, Montgomery is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in January75February18° · 4.9 h
In February, Montgomery is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in February78March22° · 6.1 h
In March, Montgomery is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in March85April26° · 7.0 h
In April, Montgomery is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in April65May30° · 7.6 h
In May, Montgomery is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in May37June33° · 7.4 h
In June, Montgomery is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in June25July34° · 7.6 h
In July, Montgomery is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in July26August34° · 6.9 h
In August, Montgomery is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in August52September32° · 6.4 h
In September, Montgomery is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in September87October27° · 6.4 h
In October, Montgomery is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in October82November21° · 5.7 h
In November, Montgomery is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in November66December17° · 4.4 h
In December, Montgomery is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Montgomery.
Montgomery in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montgomery
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 120 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 16° | 3° | 4.9 h | 10 | 101 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 18° | 5° | 4.9 h | 9 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 22° | 8° | 6.1 h | 10 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 26° | 12° | 7.0 h | 8 | 98 |
| MayMay | 65 | 30° | 16° | 7.6 h | 9 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 33° | 21° | 7.4 h | 13 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 34° | 22° | 7.6 h | 15 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 34° | 22° | 6.9 h | 14 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 32° | 19° | 6.4 h | 8 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 27° | 13° | 6.4 h | 6 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 21° | 6° | 5.7 h | 7 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 17° | 4° | 4.4 h | 10 | 111 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Montgomery
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Montgomery, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Montgomery: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Montgomery has about 6 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Montgomery
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Montgomery
How breezy and how cloudy Montgomery is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Montgomery typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Montgomery: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Montgomery
How often the day gets hot in Montgomery (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Montgomery has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Montgomery
Weather for your travel dates
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Montgomery in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Montgomery has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 26).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,980 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Montgomery lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
Compare & alternatives
Montgomery compared
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Montgomery vs Birmingham
In October the holiday weather in Montgomery and Birmingham is about equally good (score 87 vs 85). During the day Birmingham is 2 °C cooler than Montgomery.
| in October | Montgomery | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Montgomery ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach27°26°90
- 2Destin27°26°89
- 3Clearwater Beach28°27°89
- 4Pensacola28°26°88
- 5MontgomeryThis page27°87
- 6Hilton Head Island26°24°87
- 7Mobile27°25°86
- 8Jackson26°86
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery
When is the best time to visit Montgomery?
The best time to visit Montgomery is from February to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Montgomery?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Montgomery?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is December with 111 mm. The driest month is October with 64 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montgomery get?
Montgomery gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Montgomery in?
Montgomery is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montgomery?
A nonstop flight from London to Montgomery takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,980 km.
When is hurricane season in Montgomery?
Montgomery lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Montgomery?
Montgomery has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 59, summer holidays 26, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 64.