Montréal · Month comparison

May vs July

July ranks #1 overall vs May at #6. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month

Montreal Old Port and city skyline in warm spring sunshine

May

#6 of 12 months

Strong option

Spring properly arrived — terrace season underway, festivals beginning and the city at its most beautiful

  • ↑Warm 15–20°C; Old Montreal, the Plateau and Mile End all walkable and vibrant
  • ↑Hot Docs film festival (May) and other cultural events warming up the calendar
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
FactorMayJuly
Weather score
7
8
Value score
6
4
Crowd score
5
8
Events score
6
9
Atmosphere
7
9
Avg high temp19°C27°C
Monthly rain76mm91mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs10hrs

May trade-offs

  • ↓Some rain still; May is one of Montreal's wetter months
  • ↓Not yet at peak activity — the biggest festivals are June-August

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 →May in detail →July in detail →
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