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Montreal in October
What October is really like in Montreal: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Paolo Costa Baldi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Peak autumn colour on Mount Royal and in the Laurentians, with crisp, often sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Montreal: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 10.8 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Thanksgiving — Canadian holiday (second Monday of October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Old Montreal
Old Montreal
Founded as Ville-Marie in 1642, Old Montreal keeps cobbled lanes, stone warehouses and grand bank buildings along Rue Saint-Paul and Rue Saint-Jacques.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
Park · Mount Royal
Mount Royal Park
Climb the stairs from the top of Rue Peel (about 30 minutes) to the belvedere; on summer Sundays, listen to the tam-tams drum circle by the George-Étienne Cartier monument.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Iconic
- Active
Religious site · Côte-des-Neiges
Saint Joseph's Oratory
Canada's largest church rises on the northern slope of Mount Royal under one of the largest domes in the world.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- History
Waterfront · Old Montreal
Old Port
Rent a bike or quadricycle in summer, or skate the waterfront rink in winter.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Montreal?
It is one of the best months to visit Montreal. Peak autumn colour on Mount Royal and in the Laurentians, with crisp, often sunny days.
+How warm is Montreal in October?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Montreal in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.