Montréal · Month comparison

April vs July

July ranks #1 overall vs April at #7. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month

Montreal spring with blossoms and café terraces on the Plateau

April

#7 of 12 months

Strong option

Montreal waking up — café terraces appear, the Plateau blossoms and the city shakes off winter

  • ↑First café terraces of the year; Montrealers emerge from indoor hibernation with visible joy
  • ↑Cherry blossoms in Parc La Fontaine and Mount Royal — a beautiful late-April spectacle
Montreal Old Port in summer with festivals and city skyline

July

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month

  • ↑Osheaga Music Festival (Île Sainte-Hélène) — one of North America's premier outdoor music events
  • ↑Canada Day (July 1) celebrations in Old Montreal and across the city
FactorAprilJuly
Weather score
6
8
Value score
7
4
Crowd score
4
8
Events score
5
9
Atmosphere
6
9
Avg high temp11°C27°C
Monthly rain73mm91mm
Daily sunshine7.5hrs10hrs

April trade-offs

  • ↓Still unpredictable (4–13°C); rain common and a late cold snap possible well into April
  • ↓Not yet warm enough for confident outdoor dining

July trade-offs

  • ↓Peak accommodation prices and crowds; Montreal receives massive visitor numbers in July
  • ↓Booking Jazz Fest hotel accommodation months ahead is essential
See all 12 months for Montréal →April in detail →July in detail →
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