What’s the climate like in Montréal?
The current climate in Montréal features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of -3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Montréal in recent years was 36°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in January 2014.
On average, Montréal gets 1628 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 253 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or explore other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Montréal?
The best time to visit Montréal for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Montréal.
Climate Table of Montréal
The climate table of Montréal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -2 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -10 | -5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 0 | -5 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 286 | 86 | 113 | 233 | 88 | 126 | 121 | 95 | 68 | 235 | 74 | 103 |
Snow (cm) | 83 | 43 | 72 | 8,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 10 | 36 |
UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1628 mm per year, averaging 136 mm per month
- Snowfall: 253 cm per year
- Driest months: 68 mm in September, 74 mm in November and 86 mm in February
- Wettest months: 286 mm in January, 235 mm in October and 233 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Montréal
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Montréal, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Montréal
This graph shows how much rainfall Montréal, Canada, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Montréal
This graph shows how much snow Montréal, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Montréal
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Montréal, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Montréal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Montréal, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Montréal
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Montréal, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Montréal
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Montréal, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Montréal by month
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