Montreal in October: a seasonal travel plan
Montreal, Canada. In october, the average daytime high is 14.9 °C and the night-time low is 5.3 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Selected month: October
Temperatures by month
Air temperature: Montreal
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 14.9 °C
- Nighttime low
- 5.3 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 104.5 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 12.4
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 17.7 | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| Days 11–20 | 15.1 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| From day 21 | 12.0 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
What this month is like
Montreal, Canada. In october, the average daytime high is 14.9 °C and the night-time low is 5.3 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 12.4 wet days on average, with about 104.5 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 11.0 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 23.1 °C, October — 14.9 °C, next month — 5.5 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 10.0, 12.4 and 12.3.
Things to do
Montreal is bilingual and split in two: the old town by the river keeps stone warehouses, while the Plateau and Mile End to the north live on cafés, outdoor staircases and music. The centre is compact, the metro links the shores and Mount Royal gives the view.
Old Montreal
Cobblestones lead from Notre-Dame Basilica to the Old Port waterfront. Step inside the basilica for the deep blue vault, then follow the water and turn inland along the Lachine Canal, where a path runs beside it.
Mount Royal and the Plateau
Climb Mount Royal on the path from Peel Street to the Kondiaronk lookout. Come down to the Plateau, walk Avenue du Mont-Royal and eat lunch on Rue Saint-Denis.
Jean-Talon and the Olympic Park
Jean-Talon Market fills a block north of Mile End with cheese, maple syrup, vegetables and fish. The metro runs from there to the Olympic Park, the Botanical Garden and the Biodôme, worth a couple of hours.
Where to stay
Old Montreal
Old Montreal suits the first days: basilica, port and museums are close. Visitors thin out in the evening, the stone streets empty, and residential blocks begin beyond the canal.
The Plateau
The Plateau draws people with cafés, outdoor staircases and Lafontaine Park. French is the everyday language, streets stay lively at night, and the centre is twenty minutes away.
Mile End
Mile End joins bakeries, music clubs and bookshops along Boulevard Saint-Laurent. It is calmer than the centre, though parking becomes a puzzle in the evening.
Getting to and around Montreal
Montréal-Trudeau airport connects to the centre by bus 747, which runs to Berri-UQAM station. Four metro lines, buses and BIXI bikes cover the city, and the REM light rail links the centre with the South Shore. Old Montreal and the port are best on foot, and Mount Royal is climbed on trails.
Three days in Montreal
Old Montreal and the port
Start at Notre-Dame Basilica, cross Place d'Armes and walk down to the Old Port. After lunch take the Lachine Canal path and finish at Bonsecours Market.
Mount Royal and the Plateau
Climb to the Kondiaronk lookout in the morning and come down through the park to Avenue du Mont-Royal. Cafés and shops fill the day, and music fills Mile End at night.
Jean-Talon and the Olympic Park
Morning at Jean-Talon Market for cheese and pastries to carry. Then the metro to the Olympic Park, the Botanical Garden and the Biodôme, with dinner on Rue Saint-Denis.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.7 | -16.4 | 72.0 | 13.5 | 9.1 |
| February | -3.9 | -15.0 | 67.4 | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| March | 2.2 | -7.2 | 65.1 | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| April | 10.2 | 0.1 | 95.7 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| May | 18.7 | 7.7 | 67.0 | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| June | 23.3 | 13.5 | 97.3 | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| July | 27.3 | 17.2 | 95.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| August | 26.7 | 16.5 | 99.8 | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| September | 23.1 | 12.0 | 70.0 | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| October | 14.9 | 5.3 | 104.5 | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| November | 5.5 | -2.3 | 69.7 | 12.3 | 9.6 |
| December | -1.3 | -9.3 | 87.1 | 14.1 | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Montreal: what is the temperature in October?
The average daytime high is 14.9 °C and the night-time low is 5.3 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in October?
On average, there are 12.4 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 104.5 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in October?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 17.7 °C; 11–20 — 15.1 °C; 21 to month-end — 12.0 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in October?
The average is 11.0 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Montreal worth visiting in October?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 14.9 °C and nights around 5.3 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Montreal on a wet day in October?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Montreal in October?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 11.0 hours.