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Montreal in November
What November is really like in Montreal: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Krestavilis at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Grey, cold and quiet, with the first snow possible; one of the least expensive months for hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Montreal: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (13°C (55°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around -1°C (30°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:25
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, sunny September and October days with red and gold maples on Mount Royal, then a grey, cold November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Montreal, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Saint-Henri
Lachine Canal
Rent a BIXI bike and ride from the Old Port to Atwater Market for lunch; the path is flat and car-free.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
- Food
Garden · Olympic Park
Montreal Botanical Garden
Covering about 75 hectares, Montreal's botanical garden is one of the largest in the world, with traditional Chinese and Japanese gardens, a First Nations garden and exhibition greenhouses.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- After dark
Museum · Parc Jean-Drapeau
Biosphère and Parc Jean-Drapeau
Take the Yellow metro line to Jean-Drapeau station and walk across the island for views back to the downtown skyline.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Architecture · Cité du Havre
Habitat 67
Moshe Safdie's stacked concrete housing complex, built for Expo 67, is a landmark of modern architecture: 354 prefabricated modules arranged so that homes have roof gardens on the units below.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -1°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Montreal?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Montreal in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Montreal?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey, cold and quiet, with the first snow possible; one of the least expensive months for hotels.
+How warm is Montreal in November?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montreal in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.