Montreal, Quebec — Climate
Montreal Weather
With predominantly wet, warm summers and cold, snowy winters, the climate of Montreal is varied and seasonal. In winter snowfall is abundant, and snow is common both in spring and autumn. Temperatures well below freezing are experienced in winter, and the bitter weather is exacerbated by wind chill. Summer brings sunshine and pleasant days, with high humidity on occasion, although highs seldom exceed 74°F (25°C). Rain can be expected any time of year in Montreal, but summer tends to be the wettest season. A feature of the climate of Montreal is the possibility of late autumn heat waves, enjoyed as 'Indian summers', which frequently occur.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Montreal
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 71 | 66 | 71 | 74 | 69 | 83 | 87 | 91 | 84 | 76 | 90 | 85 |
| Min Temp (°C) | -13 °C | -12 °C | -6 °C | 1 °C | 8 °C | 14 °C | 17 °C | 16 °C | 11 °C | 5 °C | -1 °C | -10 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | -5 °C | -4 °C | 1 °C | 10 °C | 18 °C | 23 °C | 26 °C | 24 °C | 19 °C | 13 °C | 4 °C | -3 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 8 °F | 10 °F | 21 °F | 34 °F | 47 °F | 57 °F | 62 °F | 60 °F | 52 °F | 41 °F | 29 °F | 14 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 22 °F | 24 °F | 34 °F | 50 °F | 65 °F | 74 °F | 78 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 55 °F | 40 °F | 27 °F |
| Good Weather | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
