Climate Insights for Montréal

The climate in Montréal is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1188mm of precipitation falls per year. Montréal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Montréal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Montréal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Montréal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Montréal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 155mm of rainfall. February and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 40mm. That's 115mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Montréal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 65cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Montréal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Montréal, which began on June 21, 2026. Montréal is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Montréal is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montréal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.