Best Time To Visit Montreal

With the Atlantic Ocean close to Montreal, this is where numerous climate sections combine and these result in changeable weather and a variable climate every day of the year. Montreal’s weather is typical with cold winters and hot summers. So you have to be careful when you visit Montreal, below you will find some helpful information to guide you before you visit the city.

It is best to visit Montreal between July and September. During this time, the snow has dried up and the weather is much warmer. It can be scorching hot in July and this is also the time when many outdoor events and festivals take place on a weekly basis. Between December and March temperatures drop to below zero and lots of snowfall.

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Highest temperature in Montreal is recorded as 87.8℉ in June and September.

Lowest temperature in Montreal is recorded as -9.4℉ in December.

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Maximum rain recorded in Montreal is 947.62 mm in May.

Months with no rains or lowest rains in Montreal is September.

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Most humid month in Montreal is January.

Least humid month in Montreal is March.

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  • Are there any festivals\special events going on in late Aug-early Sept? What's the weather like during that time? Sharon C

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    • I think there are concerts in Place des Festivals during the 2nd week of August. There are also festivals like Matsuri Japon and Montréal’s Italian Week in August where you can experience different cultures. You can consider attending Osheaga, Music and Arts Festival in the 1st week of August. Concerts like îleSoniq Montreal and MUTEK are also popular. 

      Montreal weather in August is usually warm and sunny. You will love exploring the city during this time!

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  • Interesting day trips from Montreal in June.

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    • There are several places to enjoy a day-trip from Montreal but the ones to be done in June include Granby Zoo,  Domaine Labranche,  Îles-de-Boucherville National Park, and Quebec city.  

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