Montréal Climate by Month
Montréal experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Montréal is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Montréal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1315 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Montréal shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 189 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Montréal.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 325 hours of sunshine.
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