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Top sights in Montréal
- Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal – Catholic basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Mount Royal – Hill in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Old Montreal – Historic city centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Montreal Botanical Garden – Botanical garden in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Saint Joseph's Oratory – Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Jean-Talon Market – Building in Henri Julien Avenue
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts – Art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Montréal
Best time to visit
Late spring to early autumn is festival season with terraces open and long days, and September and early October bring fall color. Winters are cold and snowy, but the underground network of walkways keeps parts of downtown comfortable.
How many days you need
Three days covers Old Montréal, the Mount Royal park, a market and a couple of neighborhoods such as the Plateau or Mile End. Add a day for a nearby town or the countryside.
Getting around
The Metro is quick and covers the main areas, and the city is walkable and bike-friendly in season. French is the main language, and English is widely understood in areas visitors go, though a few French greetings are appreciated.
What to skip
Restaurants on the busiest squares of the old town charge for the setting. Wander a few streets away or into the Plateau for more local prices.
Where to stay in Montréal
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Best time to visit Montréal
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Montréal are May to July and September, with average daytime highs of 65 to 78°F (18 to 26°C) and 9 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 78°F (26°C), and January the coolest at 22°F (-6°C). August sees the most rain, around 14 days, while May is the driest with about 9.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 70 | 11 | Avoid: cold, 22°F (-6°C) |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 70 | 12 | Avoid: cold, 26°F (-3°C) |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 80 | 13 | Avoid: among the wettest, 13 rainy days; cold, 37°F (3°C) |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 100 | 12 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 12 rainy days |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 90 | 9 | Comfortable: 9 rainy days |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 110 | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 100 | 13 | Comfortable: 13 rainy days |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 100 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 90 | 10 | Comfortable: 10 rainy days |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 110 | 12 | Shoulder: 57°F (14°C), 12 rainy days |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 80 | 11 | Shoulder: 42°F (6°C), 11 rainy days |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 100 | 13 | Avoid: among the wettest, 13 rainy days; cold, 31°F (-1°C) |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Also spelled Montreal.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Montréal: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Montréal?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Montréal are May to July and September, when average highs run 65 to 78°F (18 to 26°C) with 9 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 78°F (26°C) on average, and January the coolest at 22°F (-6°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Montréal?
- August, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 9. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Montréal?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 78°F (26°C) by day and 63°F (17°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 22°F (-6°C) by day and 8°F (-13°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Montréal?
- The wettest months in Montréal are January to April, June to August and October to December, with 11 to 14 rainy days a month. May is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Montréal?
- Three days covers Old Montréal, the Mount Royal park, a market and a couple of neighborhoods such as the Plateau or Mile End. Add a day for a nearby town or the countryside.
- How do I get around Montréal?
- The Metro is quick and covers the main areas, and the city is walkable and bike-friendly in season. French is the main language, and English is widely understood in areas visitors go, though a few French greetings are appreciated.
- Is it safe to travel to Canada right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Canada on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Canada before you book.
- What other places are near Montréal?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Montréal are Québec City (140 miles), Boston (250 miles), Toronto (310 miles).
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