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Montreal weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Montreal, Quebec in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Montreal averages 19°C by day and 8°C at night. The wettest month is usually August.

May in Montreal averages a daytime high of 19°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Montreal sees roughly 1229 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Montreal forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Montreal in May?
Montreal averages a daytime high of 19°C in May, with overnight lows around 8°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Montreal in May?
The wettest month in Montreal is usually August. Across the year the city sees roughly 1229 mm of precipitation.

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