Montréal · Month comparison
November vs July
July ranks #1 overall vs November at #11. The best month — Jazz Fest, Canada Day, Just for Laughs and Osheaga all in one extraordinary month
November
#11 of 12 months
Worth considering
Pre-winter grey season — good for indoor Montreal: galleries, restaurants and underground culture
- ↑Indoor Montreal at its best: the MAC contemporary art museum, Marché Jean-Talon and Mile End cafes
- ↑Budget accommodation; the city's restaurants at their most accessible
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 | November | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 8 |
| Events score | 4 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 6°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 92mm | 91mm |
| Daily sunshine | 3.5hrs | 10hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Cold (0–7°C) and dreary; outdoor Montreal is not at its best in November
- ↓First snow can be slushy and unpleasant rather than atmospheric
July trade-offs
- ↓Peak accommodation prices and crowds; Montreal receives massive visitor numbers in July
- ↓Booking Jazz Fest hotel accommodation months ahead is essential
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