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Montréal in May
Montréal warms up: highs climb to 65°F (19°C), from 51°F in April, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (93 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Montréal's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and July – September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 74/100.
- Comfort improves from 59/100 in April to 82/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Montréal in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Schwartz's Deli
Smoked-meat institution since 1928, serving hand-cut brisket on rye with mustard.
Joe Beef
Little Burgundy bistro known for rich market cooking, oysters and a deep wine list.
Mount Royal Park
Olmsted-designed park with the Kondiaronk Belvedere overlooking downtown and the river.
Why now May scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Old Montréal
Cobbled lanes, 18th-century stone buildings and the Old Port waterfront along the St. Lawrence.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Notre-Dame Basilica
Gothic Revival basilica with a deep-blue, gold-starred interior and carved wood altarpiece.
Nearby in May
- Mont-Tremblant in May~69 mi · highs 63°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in May~81 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Stowe in May~84 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- White Mountains in May~140 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Montréal?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Montréal in May?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Montréal in May?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 42.8 in (1087 mm).
What should I pack for Montréal in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Montréal in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.