Montreal

Montreal Weather

Summer in Montreal lasts from June to mid September and tends to be quite humid. There are occasional intense but short heatwaves in July and early August. Temperatures usually cool towards the evening and are not oppressive during the night. September to October is known as autumn and is characterised by warm days and cool evenings. This is when you'll get to see the classic Canadian maples rich in colour.

Montreal's Tourist Season

Late May through to September is regarded as the peak season holidays in Montreal. Christmas and New Year is also busy and you can expect the highest rates in hotels during these times. March to April and October to November are regarded as low season. Many people travel to Canada for the winter snow and outdoor sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Snow remains part of the landscape in Montreal between November and mid-March.

Events in Montreal

There are events happening all year round in Montreal. In January there is La Fete des Neiges (the Snow Festival) which is a winter carnival. This is soon followed by Festival Montreal en Lumiere (Montreal High Lights Festival) which is another winter show celebrating culinary competitions and wine tastings. Through May and June there are endless celebrations including a Bike Fest, Beer Festival, the Grand Prix and Saint Ambrose Montreal Fringe Festival. The Grand Prix is undoubtedly Montréal's biggest tourism event of the year. Other highlights include is the Jazz Festival in June, Film Festival in August and Black and Blue Festival in October.