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Montreal in July
What July is really like in Montreal: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.3 hours of daylight. Warm to hot and sometimes humid, with outdoor festivals almost every week; 1 July is also Quebec's Moving Day, when many leases end and streets fill with furniture.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Montreal: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (24°C (75°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:20
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:40
- Daylight
- About 15.3 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Canada Day (1 July)
- Just for Laughs comedy festival (usually July)
- International Fireworks Competition at La Ronde (usually summer evenings, July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Little Italy
Jean-Talon Market
Graze on samples and assemble a picnic, then walk through Little Italy for an espresso.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Kids
Waterfront · Saint-Henri
Lachine Canal
Opened in 1825 to bypass the river rapids, the 14.5 km Lachine Canal is now a linear park with a bike and walking path from the Old Port to Lachine.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
- Food
Garden · Olympic Park
Montreal Botanical Garden
Combine it with the Insectarium and Biodôme on a Space for Life ticket, and book Gardens of Light evenings ahead.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- After dark
Museum · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Biosphère and Parc Jean-Drapeau
Buckminster Fuller's 76-metre geodesic sphere, the United States pavilion at Expo 67, now houses an environment museum.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 16°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Montreal?
It is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Warm to hot and sometimes humid, with outdoor festivals almost every week; 1 July is also Quebec's Moving Day, when many leases end and streets fill with furniture.
+How warm is Montreal in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montreal in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.