Best Time to Visit Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Montreal.
Montreal does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 21.5°C / 70.7°F) and driest (February, 63 mm / 2.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -10.3°C / 13.5°F in January to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in July, with rainfall from 63 mm / 2.5 in (February) to 100 mm / 3.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Montreal, Quebec, Canada's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Montreal's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 21.5°C70.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| August | 20.4°C68.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 18.7°C65.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
No month at Montreal matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montreal?
Montreal doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~63 mm / 2.5 in) and July (warmest, 21.5°C / 70.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Canada's national average.
When is the rainy season in Montreal?
The rainy season at Montreal, Quebec runs through June–September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 87 mm / 3.4 in. The wettest single month is September (100 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Montreal?
The driest month in Montreal is February, averaging about 63 mm / 2.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -8.6°C / 16.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Montreal?
The least comfortable months for travel to Montreal — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 100 mm / 3.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages -10.3°C / 13.5°F.
Is Montreal climate different from Canada overall?
Yes, usually. Our Montreal figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Canada figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Montreal specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.