Montreal in December
Holiday lights
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Montreal.
December brings Christmas markets and lights in Old Montreal, with snow adding atmosphere and prices rising near Christmas and New Year.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -9–-2°C
- Cold and often snowy.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Christmas markets and lights.
–Cold and snowy, with holiday prices.
My tip for December
Book hotels and restaurants early for the holiday weeks.
- Christmas markets
- Skating
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Montreal, 8th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is March.
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Months I'd choose over December
Also good in December
Weather
Weather in Montreal in December
In December Montreal averages a high of -2°C (28°F) and a low of -9°C (16°F), with about 102 mm of rain or snow over 16 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- -2°C
- 28°F
- Average low
- -9°C
- 16°F
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Wet days
- 16
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Montreal?
- December is a below-average month in Montreal. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Montreal overall (8 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Christmas markets and lights. The main downside: Cold and snowy, with holiday prices.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in December?
- Average highs are around -2°C and lows around -9°C. Expect about 102 mm of rain or snow over roughly 16 wet days. Cold and often snowy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Montreal in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. 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 (December ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.
Still going to Montreal in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and snowy, with holiday prices.
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