Montreal in April
Spring thaw
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a below-average month in Montreal.
April brings the thaw and the first terraces in the Plateau and Old Montreal.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 3–11°C
- Cool and fresh, with showers.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Longer days and the first terraces.
–Cool and damp.
My tip for April
Pack layers and a waterproof jacket.
- Old Montreal
- Museums
- Food
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Montreal, 7th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is March.
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Months I'd choose over April
Weather
Weather in Montreal in April
In April Montreal averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 3°C (37°F), with about 77 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Average low
- 3°C
- 37°F
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Montreal?
- April is a below-average month in Montreal. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Montreal overall (7 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Longer days and the first terraces. The main downside: Cool and damp.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in April?
- Average highs are around 11°C and lows around 3°C. Expect about 77 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cool and fresh, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in April?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Montreal in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is March.
- When is the best time to visit Montreal?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (April ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.
Still going to Montreal in April?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cool and damp.
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