Montréal · Month comparison
December vs July
July ranks #1 overall vs December at #8. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month
December
#8 of 12 months
Worth considering
Winter Montreal in full effect — Christmas markets, Old Port lights and the city in its most atmospheric winter dress
- ↑Old Montreal at Christmas with snow on the cobblestones and icicle lights — genuinely magical
- ↑Christmas markets in Marché Bonsecours and Plateau neighbourhood
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
| Factor | December | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 8 |
| Value score | 6 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 8 |
| Events score | 5 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | -3°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 73mm | 91mm |
| Daily sunshine | 2.5hrs | 10hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Cold (-10 to -3°C) with heavy snowfall; proper winter equipment essential
- ↓Christmas week pushes prices up; the city gets busy between Christmas and New Year
July trade-offs
- ↓Peak accommodation prices and crowds; Montreal receives massive visitor numbers in July
- ↓Booking Jazz Fest hotel accommodation months ahead is essential
Scores compare months within Montréal. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →