October could be a good time to visit Montreal, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
113 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montreal has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Montreal in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montreal for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +16°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 65% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +5°C.
Is Montreal warm or cold in October?
Montreal is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Montreal:
Climate in Montreal in October
Montreal weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+13°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
-6°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+30°C
+23°C
Rainfall
98 mm
113 mm
78 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
73%
73%
74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
5
3
Cloudy days
9
9
10
Rainy days
13
16
10
Snowy days
0
1
7
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 98 mm to 113 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 73%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Montreal in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Montreal is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 487 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 275 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Montreal, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Montreal wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Montreal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Montreal?
This is the weather in Montreal in October 2023:
1 October
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+25°C
2 October
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+24°C
3 October
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+27°C
4 October
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+30°C
5 October
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+28°C
6 October
☀️
+23°C
7 October
🌫️
+19°C
8 October
🌧️
+14°C
9 October
🌧️
+12°C
10 October
☁️
+12°C
11 October
🌧️
+12°C
12 October
☁️
+14°C
13 October
☁️
+16°C
14 October
☁️
+14°C
15 October
☁️
+13°C
16 October
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+15°C
17 October
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+14°C
18 October
☁️
+15°C
19 October
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+17°C
20 October
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+19°C
21 October
🌧️
+14°C
22 October
🌧️
+13°C
23 October
☁️
+11°C
24 October
☁️
+11°C
25 October
☁️
+19°C
26 October
☁️
+19°C
27 October
☁️
+20°C
28 October
🌧️
+20°C
29 October
☁️
+9°C
30 October
☁️
+5°C
31 October
☀️
+5°C
In October 2023 Montreal had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Montreal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Montreal in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+10°C) and the highest in 2021 (+14°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 524 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2843 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montreal in October:
Is October a good time to visit Montreal?
It’s always a good time to visit Montreal, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Montreal in October?
October has mild temperatures in Montreal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Montreal rainy in October?
Montreal is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Montreal in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Montreal in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montreal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.