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Montréal Climate by Month

The climate of Montreal is s classified as a warm-summer humid continental climate. Summers are warm with temperatures between 16°C and 26°C. Winter in Montreal is cold, windy, frosty and snowy. The wind makes it feel even colder.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Montréal. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -14°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Montréal has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1159 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Montréal enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 114 mm of precipitation, while in February, Montréal receives about 72 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Montréal can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Montréal ranges from 3°C in February to 21°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Montréal in Canada

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Montréal?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Montréal?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Montréal?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Montréal?
    October tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Montréal?
    February is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Montréal?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Montréal

    Fri   Dec 13
    -4°C | -8°C
    W 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    -5°C | -10°C
    NW 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    -2°C | -9°C
    N 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain