Montreal in October
Autumn colour
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit Montreal.
October brings peak autumn colour across Mount Royal and the surrounding hills, with comfortable sightseeing weather.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–12°C
- Cool and crisp.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Peak foliage and crisp days.
–Cooler evenings and shorter days.
My tip for October
Visit Mount Royal on a weekday morning for the best light.
- Fall colours
- Day trips
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Montreal, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is March.
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Weather
Weather in Montreal in October
In October Montreal averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 84 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Montreal in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Montreal?
- October is one of the best months to visit Montreal. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Montreal overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Peak foliage and crisp days. The main downside: Cooler evenings and shorter days.
- What is the weather like in Montreal in October?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 84 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cool and crisp. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around -5°C).
- Is Montreal crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Montreal in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (October ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is March.