Montreal Weather Forecast
Montreal weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Montreal is a city in Quebec. Montreal is known for Old Montreal and festival culture. It has a population of about 1.8 million.
Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in Montreal with mainly clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 59°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Montreal is July and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 10°F.
The closest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mont-Tremblant National Park, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and St. Lawrence River.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 7.7°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Montreal today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Montreal right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:47 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Montreal
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 59° | 65% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 61° | 19% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 60° | 75% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 59° | 75% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 53° | 7% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 54° | 24% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 59° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 54° | 22% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 25% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 17% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 54° | 15% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 54° | 19% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 55° | 24% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 58° | 32% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 61° | 22% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
Climate in Montreal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 10° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 26° | 10° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 40° | 23° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 35° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 61° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 81° | 66° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 62° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 56° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 42° | 32° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 17° | 3,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Montreal
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Air quality and pollen in Montreal
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Montreal
Go in July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Montreal
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Montreal
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Montreal?
Montreal is a city in Quebec. Its coordinates are 45.5019, -73.5674. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Montreal right now?
It is currently 62°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Montreal?
July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Montreal, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:47 AM.
How many people live in Montreal?
Montreal has a population of approximately 1.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Montreal?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 9 mi away and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 251 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Montreal?
Popular options include Mont-Tremblant National Park, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington, St. Lawrence River, Baxter State Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.
What places are in Montreal?
Montreal covers 1 places in this atlas, including Montreal-Trudeau International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 4:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
