Montréal · Month comparison
March vs July
July ranks #1 overall vs March at #10. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month
March
#10 of 12 months
Worth considering
The long thaw — maple syrup season in the Laurentians and the city beginning to wake up
- ↑Maple syrup season (érablières) from mid-March — sugar shack experiences within 45 minutes of the city
- ↑Snow melting but cold still manageable; shoulder rates throughout
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 | March | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 8 |
| Events score | 4 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 2°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 68mm | 91mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 10hrs |
March trade-offs
- ↓The ugliest month visually — dirty snow, mud and pre-spring grey; temperatures still -5 to +5°C
- ↓Not yet warm enough for any outdoor café culture
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 →