Montréal Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Montréal is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around 1°C (34°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Montréal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1315 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Montréal shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Montréal serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Montréal.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year