Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Montréal in April
Montréal warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 35°F in March, with lows of 33°F (0°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (0°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May and July – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 9°C (16°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 59/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Montréal in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Mount Royal Park
Olmsted-designed park with the Kondiaronk Belvedere overlooking downtown and the river.
Old Montréal
Cobbled lanes, 18th-century stone buildings and the Old Port waterfront along the St. Lawrence.
St-Viateur Bagel
Wood-fired, honey-boiled bagels made around the clock since 1957.
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
Five pavilions spanning Québec and Indigenous art to European masters on Sherbrooke Street.
Dieu du Ciel!
Pioneering brewpub pouring inventive house beers since 1998.
Nearby in April
- Mont-Tremblant in April~69 mi · highs 46°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in April~81 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stowe in April~84 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- White Mountains in April~140 mi · highs 31°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Montréal in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Montréal?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are May and July – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Montréal in April?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Montréal in April?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 42.8 in (1087 mm).
What should I pack for Montréal in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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