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City in Quebec, Canada
Montreal
A big city with a proper winter, where snow is on the ground for much of the season.
Forecast updated , when it was 05:00 in Montreal (GMT-5).
Montreal snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Montreal in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) and the freezing level near 150 m (500 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 150 m (500 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 11 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 91% cloud
Montreal hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Montreal in the next 24 hours.
Montreal 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · freezing level 350 m (1,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Montreal 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy4 to 8 °C (39 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 0 °C (28 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Montreal?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Montreal?
Snow in Montreal
Montreal is used to snow, and clearing it is a large, organised city operation after each significant fall. The underground pedestrian network lets people cross much of downtown without going outside.
Seeing the snow
Mount Royal park is a popular place for snowshoeing, sledding and cross-country skiing after a snowfall.
When does it snow in Montreal?
In Montreal, snow falls on about 8 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days | 7 days | 5 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 4 days | 7 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Montreal month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 26% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| February | 7 | 25% | −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) |
| March | 5 | 14% | −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) |
| April | 2 | 7% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) |
| May | 0 | 0% | 9 to 19 °C (48 to 66 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 15 to 24 °C (59 to 75 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 18 to 27 °C (64 to 81 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 17 to 26 °C (63 to 79 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 13 to 22 °C (55 to 72 °F) |
| October | <1 | 1% | 8 to 15 °C (46 to 59 °F) |
| November | 4 | 10% | 0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) |
| December | 7 | 18% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) |
Snow in Montreal in November
In November, Montreal gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F).
Snow in Montreal in December
In December, Montreal gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F).
Snow in Montreal in January
In January, Montreal gets snow on about 8 days, and the month brings about 26% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Montreal in February
In February, Montreal gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 25% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F).
Snow in Montreal in March
In March, Montreal gets snow on about 5 days, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F).
Snow in Montreal in April
In April, Montreal gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Montreal?
Of the last ten winters in Montreal, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 22% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 19% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 13 January 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 108% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 104% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 112% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 90% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 81% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 96% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 122% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 87% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 96% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 104% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Montreal
Does Montreal have snow at Christmas?
Montreal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Montreal have snow at New Year?
Montreal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Montreal have snow in mid-February?
Montreal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Montreal have snow at Easter?
Montreal had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 3 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Montreal?
It snows on about 33 days a year in Montreal, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 8 days.
What is the snowiest month in Montreal?
January is the snowiest month in Montreal, bringing about 26% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Montreal?
Of the last ten winters in Montreal, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 22% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 19% below average.
How cold does Montreal get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Montreal, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).