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Montreal in June
What June is really like in Montreal: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Warm, long days and the start of festival season, with hotel prices spiking around big events.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Montreal: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:05
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:44
- Daylight
- About 15.7 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Francos de Montréal — French-language music festival (usually June)
- Mural Festival on Boulevard Saint-Laurent (usually June)
- Fête nationale du Québec (24 June)
- Montreal International Jazz Festival (usually late June to early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Downtown
McCord Stewart Museum
Opposite McGill University on Sherbrooke Street, the McCord Stewart Museum tells the social history of Montreal and Quebec through costume and textiles, Indigenous objects and the Notman photographic archives, which document the city since the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Neighbourhood · Old Montreal
Old Montreal
Walk it early in the morning or after dinner, when the streets are quietest and the façades are lit.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
Park · Mount Royal
Mount Royal Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also created New York's Central Park, the park covers the mountain that gave Montreal its name.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Iconic
- Active
Religious site · Côte-des-Neiges
Saint Joseph's Oratory
Climb the outdoor steps for the view, then see the votive chapel lined with crutches left by pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- History
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°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 June a good time to visit Montreal?
It is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Warm, long days and the start of festival season, with hotel prices spiking around big events.
+How warm is Montreal in June?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montreal in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.