Montague Island (Baja California)

Island Small gulf island in the Sea of Cortés

Montague Island off Sonora’s coast in the Gulf of California has rocky shores and marine life; boats run from coastal towns for fishing, wildlife viewing and diving.

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Montague Island (Isla Montague) is a small island off the coast of Sonora in the Gulf of California. The island is part of the region’s marine environment and provides habitat for seabirds and marine life.

As a relatively remote and uninhabited island, it is primarily of interest for wildlife observation and for regional marine ecology. Visit access is typically by private or charter boat from the Sonoran coast.

The island sits offshore in the Gulf of California within Sonora state and forms part of the chain of islands and islets that characterize this section of Mexico’s eastern seaboard.

Montague Island (Baja California)
Montague Island, Baja California, Mexico
31.7407, -114.7505

How to Get to Montague Island (Baja California) #

Access requires a charter boat from the Sonoran coast; the nearest ports depend on the specific island location (check local operators in Sonora). Landing may be subject to conservation rules.

Tips for Visiting Montague Island (Baja California) #

  • If visiting for wildlife or sea-bird viewing, travel by small charter boat from the nearest mainland port-boat operators know the safest approaches.
  • Bring sun protection and light layers-exposed islands quickly become hot and then windy.
  • Check local regulations: many Gulf of California islands are protected and landing may be restricted.

Best Time to Visit Montague Island (Baja California) #

Spring and autumn offer the most reliable sea conditions; access depends on local boat services and conservation restrictions.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Good weather for sea-bird colonies and calmer seas for boat access.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Fewer storms and pleasant temperatures; fewer tourist boats.

Weather & Climate near Montague Island (Baja California) #

Climate

Montague Island (Baja California)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° 38°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
26° 38°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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