Best Time to Visit
🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-5°
-14°
Fair
Feb
-3°
-12°
Fair
Mar
3°
-7°
Good
Apr
11°
1°
Great
May
19°
8°
Great
Jun
23°
14°
Great
Jul
26°
17°
Great
Aug
25°
17°
Great
Sep
21°
13°
Great
Oct
13°
6°
Good
Nov
6°
0°
Fair
Dec
-1°
-8°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -14°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | -3°C | -12°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 3°C | -7°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 11°C | 1°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 8°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 6°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 6°C | 0°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | -1°C | -8°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 11°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: -3°C high, -11°C low
Cool to cold at -3°C (27°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -11°C (12°F).
The least favorable time to visit Montreal is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Montreal during the best travel months (May, June, August), when temperatures range from 13°C to 22°C:
Montreal has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just -5°C. Annual rainfall averages 1096mm across approximately 139 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -5 | -3 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 6 | -1 |
| Low °C | -14 | -12 | -7 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 0 | -8 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 74 | 61 | 73 | 101 | 98 | 106 | 101 | 100 | 98 | 112 | 87 | 85 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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