Montreal in November
Grey and cosy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a below-average month in Montreal.
November is the quietest month: cold and grey, but good for museums, food and the first Christmas decorations.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 0–5°C
- Cold, grey and damp.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Low prices and cosy restaurants.
–Grey, cold and wet.
My tip for November
Keep museums and the Underground City on your list for rainy days.
- Museums
- Food
- Cafés
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Montreal, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is March.
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Months I'd choose over November
Also good in November
Weather
Weather in Montreal in November
In November Montreal averages a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of 0°C (32°F), with about 94 mm of rain or snow over 15 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Average low
- 0°C
- 32°F
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Montreal?
- November is a below-average month in Montreal. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Montreal overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and cosy restaurants. The main downside: Grey, cold and wet.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in November?
- Average highs are around 5°C and lows around 0°C. Expect about 94 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Cold, grey and damp. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Montreal in November?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value 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 (November ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.
Still going to Montreal in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — grey, cold and wet.
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