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The best time to visit Montreal

Month-by-month climate averages for Montreal, Quebec, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Montreal is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Montreal is warmest in July (highs near 25°C) and coldest in February (lows around -12°C), with roughly 1229 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Montreal forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Montreal weather by month

what to expect in Montreal through the year

Here is Montreal's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Montreal by season.

Jan
-4°
-11°
Cold
Feb
-2°
-12°
Cold
Mar
-5°
Cold
Apr
11°
Cool
May
19°
Mild
Jun
23°
14°
Warm
Jul
25°
17°
Warm
Aug
23°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
21°
12°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
-1°
Cold
Dec
-2°
-7°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Montreal?
The most comfortable time to visit Montreal is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Montreal?
July is the warmest month in Montreal, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Montreal?
February is the coldest month in Montreal, with lows around -12°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Montreal?
The wettest month in Montreal is usually August, out of roughly 1229 mm of precipitation across the year.

Montreal month by month