Montréal · Month comparison
July vs August
July ranks #1 overall vs August at #2. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month
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
August
#2 of 12 months
Best match
Warm summer lingers with festivals continuing — one of the best months for a relaxed visit
- ↑Warm 21–26°C; Just for Laughs and Fantasia Film Festival still running in August
- ↑Montreal Pride Parade (late July into August) — one of the largest in North America
| Factor | July | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 8 |
| Value score | 4 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 7 |
| Events score | 9 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 27°C | 26°C |
| Monthly rain | 91mm | 92mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 9.5hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓Peak accommodation prices and crowds; Montreal receives massive visitor numbers in July
- ↓Booking Jazz Fest hotel accommodation months ahead is essential
August trade-offs
- ↓Humidity can be uncomfortable — August in Montreal can be sticky and oppressive in heat waves
- ↓Some university students returning pushes accommodation demand up
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