What’s the climate like in Montréal?
The current climate of Montréal features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of -3°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Montréal?
The best time to visit Montréal for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Montréal.
Climate Table of Montréal
The climate table of Montréal shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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
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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 precipitation Montréal, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation 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 centimetres 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 millimetres, 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 centimetres, 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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