Montreal, CanadaQuick decision
When to visit Montreal?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–81°F in July
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (42%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
FestivalsJune–August — Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, Osheaga and Tam-Tams.
GastronomyYear-round — poutine, bagels, smoked meat and sugar shacks (March).
WinterDecember–March — ice rink, Igloofest and Christmas market.
HeritageYear-round — Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica and Mount Royal.
Monthly climate data
Montreal weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 10°F | 27°F | 39% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 3.2/10 |
| ❄️ February | 10°F | 28°F | 41% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 23°F | 39°F | 40% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 34°F | 50°F | 42% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 46°F | 66°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 81°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 77°F | 41% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 45°F | 57°F | 38% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 30°F | 41°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.8h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 18°F | 32°F | 42% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 2.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 11°F, 39% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°F, 41% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°F, 36% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -2°F, 41% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 3.1/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
July is ideal with 39% rainy days and 27°F.
December is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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