Best Time to Visit Montreal for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

82/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, August, May

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-11°C – 21°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Montreal?

The best time to visit Montreal for backpacking is June, August, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Montreal

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-11°	-6°	89	13.6	100%	shoulder
February	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-9°	-4°	62	10.7	91%	shoulder
March	38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	2°	73	11.2	80%	shoulder
April	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	86	11.1	68%	shoulder
May	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	94	12.4	66%	shoulder
June	82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	108	12.9	70%	shoulder
July	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	103	12.3	71%	shoulder
August	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	90	11.2	72%	shoulder
September	77Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	103	11.5	78%	shoulder
October	33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	12°	111	12.9	80%	shoulder
November	29Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	85	12.6	83%	shoulder
December	26Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	-2°	93	13.8	92%	shoulder