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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal in May

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Montreal are June, July, August and September. In May, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
120 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Montreal is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 12°C with about 120mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Montreal in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

CBF-FM
CBF-FM is a French-language radio station licensed to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
CBM-FM
CBM-FM is a public non-commercial radio station in Montreal, Quebec. It carries the English-language CBC Music network.
CKUT-FM
CKUT-FM is a non-profit, member-owned and -operated campus and community radio station that broadcasts from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It can be heard at 90.3 F
CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM is a commercial FM radio station in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Bell Media, it broadcasts a mainstream rock radio format. The studios are in the Bell Me
Mount Royal Funicular Railway
The Mount Royal Funicular Railway, also known as the Mountain Park Funicular Railway and the Mount Royal Elevator, was a funicular railway serving Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Que
Mount Royal Cross
The Mount Royal Cross is a monument on top of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It stands at the northeastern peak of the mountain and overlooks the eastern part of the Isla

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Montreal in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Montreal?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Montreal's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Montreal in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 12°C. Rainfall averages about 120mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Montreal in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Montreal in May?+

Popular things to do include CBF-FM, CBM-FM, CKUT-FM and CHOM-FM. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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