What to pack for Montréal in April
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 66%; max daily wind around 22 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.3 days.
How April compares
Best months in Montréal: May–July & September. See the full best time to visit Montréal guide.
Montréal in April: the details
In April, Montréal sees average daytime highs of 11°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 0°C (33°F). Rainfall totals roughly 120 mm across 11.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.1 hours per day with 13.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 66%.
In context: April is the 7th-warmest month and the second-wettest in Montréal. The sunniest month is July (11.8 h/day).
| Metric | April average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F |
| Overnight low | 0°C / 33°F |
| Rainfall | 120 mm over 11.3 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day (13.3 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Travel score | 4.6 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Montréal, Canada (45.51, -73.59) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Montréal in April?
Daytime highs in Montréal in April average 11°C (51°F); nights drop to about 0°C.
Does it rain in Montréal in April?
Expect around 11.3 rainy days and 120 mm of rainfall in April.
Is April a good time to visit Montréal?
April is a challenging month to visit Montréal — consider May–July & September instead. Overall travel score: 4.6/10. The best months are May–July & September.
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