Montréal (QC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate of Montreal is s classified as a warm-summer humid continental climate. Summers are warm with temperatures between 16°C (61°F) and 28°C (82°F). Winter in Montreal is cold, windy, frosty and snowy. The wind makes it feel even colder.
Monthly Temperature in Montréal
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Montréal. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C (25°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Montréal
Montréal has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1159 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Montréal enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation, while in February, Montréal receives about 72 mm (2.8 in). For more details, please visit our Montréal Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Montréal
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Montréal
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 3°C (37°F) in February to 21°C (70°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Montréal by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Montréal.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 71%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Montréal
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in June, July, August and September to 7 m/s (14 knots) in January, February, March and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Montréal (QC) 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Montréal
During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Montréal enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (69°F) to 28°C (82°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 101 mm (4 in) in May to 113 mm (4.4 in) in June. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
