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Montreal in August
What August is really like in Montreal: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chicoutimi, Public domain
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Summer continues, with big music festivals and Pride filling the calendar.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Montreal: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (26°C (79°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and sometimes humid, with the jazz, comedy and music festivals, Grand Prix crowds and the busiest, priciest hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Osheaga — music festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau (usually early August)
- Fierté Montréal — Pride festival and parade (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Parc Jean-Drapeau
La Ronde
Built for Expo 67 on Île Sainte-Hélène, La Ronde is Quebec's largest amusement park, with roller coasters and family rides, and it hosts the International Fireworks Competition over the river on summer evenings.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau and Mile End food walk
Walk north up Saint-Laurent to see the murals, detouring along Rue Duluth and Avenue du Mont-Royal.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Art
- Photo spot
Market · Old Montreal
Bonsecours Market
Topped by a silver dome and opened in 1847, Bonsecours Market was the city's main public market and also served for years as Montreal's city hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Free
Religious site · Old Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica
Visit by day for the detail or book AURA in the evening; it is an active church, so services can affect visiting times.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 15°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Montreal?
One of the best months to visit Montreal, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June–July and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Montreal?
It is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Summer continues, with big music festivals and Pride filling the calendar.
+How warm is Montreal in August?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montreal in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.