The climate of Montreal is varied and seasonal, with wet, warm summers and cold, snowy winters. In winter snowfall is abundant, and snow is common both in spring and autumn. Temperatures well below freezing are experienced in winter, and the bitter weather is exacerbated by wind chill.

Summer brings sunshine and pleasant days, with high humidity on occasion, although highs seldom exceed 74°F (25°C). Rain can be expected any time of year in Montreal, but summer tends to be the wettest season. A feature of the climate of Montreal is the possibility of late autumn heat waves, enjoyed as 'Indian summers', which frequently occur.

Montreal Weather Forecast

5 Day Weather Forecast

Friday night Saturday Saturday night Showers Low 16°C Chance of showers High 20°C Clearing High 20°C Sunday Monday Tuesday A mix of sun and cloud High 23°C Periods of rain High 21°C Chance of showers High 23°C

Detailed Montreal Weather Forecast

Montr�al-Trudeau Int'l Airport 6:00 PM EDT Friday 03 July 2009

Friday night Showers with the risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16. Saturday Cloudy with sunny periods. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Saturday night Clearing in the evening. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light in the evening. Low 15. Sunday A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. Monday Periods of rain. Low 16. High 21. Tuesday Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. High 23.