Summer is considered the best time to visit Montreal because it is the warmest season. The city can be very crowded in summer because schools are on breaks and there are many festivals and events; room rates are at their highest. Montreal is very cold in the winter, but it is full of heated underground passages and room rates are much lower. Visiting the city during the spring months between March and May is a good choice - there are fewer crowds; the weather is cool but pleasant; and hotel rates are affordable. This is the same for the fall months between September and November, another good time to visit Montreal.
Montreal Weather in January: Montreal experiences a bone chilling month in January, the coldest month of the year, with the average high temperature at 25°F (-4°C). Low temperature averages are also incredibly cold at 7°F (-14°C).
In February, the high temperature average remains the same at 25°F (-4°C) though the average low temperature rises a few degrees to 10°F (-12°C).
March, on the other hand, sees a sharp increase in temperatures with the average high temperature rising quickly to 36°F (2°C). The low temperature average increases over ten degrees to 21°F (-6°C). March is also the driest month of the year with only 60mm for the precipitation average.
In April, the climate warms up rapidly with the high temperatures making a steep climb to 52°F (11°C). The low temperature also increases rapidly to 34°F (1°C).
Montreal Weather in May: While the May remains a relatively dry month, the average precipitation level increases slightly from the previous two months to 70mm. The average high and average low temperatures range between 66°F (19°C) and 46°F (8°C).
In June, the high temperature average climbs to 73°F (23°C). Low temperatures jump to 54°F (12°C).
July is the hottest month of the year in Montreal with the average high temperature peaking at 79°F (26°C). Similarly, the average low temperature increases to 61°F (16°C).
Montreal Weather in August: Rainy days come to Montreal in August with an average precipitation rate of 100mm. The average high temperature and the average low temperature are 81°F (27°C) and 57°F (14°C) respectively.
September welcomes the arrival of autumn along with cooler climates. The high temperature decreases significantly to 73°F (23°C). The low temperature is 48°F (9°C).
In October, the days begin to get drier as the precipitation level lowers to 70mm. This coincides with another big decrease in the average high temperatures, which goes down to 57°F (14°C), and the average low temperatures, which decreases to39°F (4°C).
Montreal Weather in November: High temperatures drop by over 10 degrees to 46°F (8°C) in November, along with the low temperatures which sink to 28°F (-2°C).
December is the third coldest month of the year and sees an average high temperature of 32°F (0°C) and an average low temperature of 12°F (-11°C).
There’s always something to enjoy in Montreal no matter what time of the year you plan your visit. For the best hotel rates and the beautiful spring environment, the best time to visit Montreal is during the month of March. Sightseeing and festivals in Montreal is best enjoyed during the summer months of June through August with huge activities like the Formula One Grand Prix and Montreal Pride taking place. While winters in Montreal can get quite brutal, the winter activities make it all the better with ice skating, skiing and snowboarding the best during this time. This is also when the hockey season begins which brings an electrifying atmosphere to the sports community of Montreal. Verified Resource: The Weather Channel
