Where and when
Best time to visit Montreal from India
Montreal is a French-speaking city of old stone streets, bagels and smoked meat, with a summer festival calendar packed into a few weeks; it is the gateway to Quebec City and the autumn colour of the Laurentians.
Cheapest month to fly: February, from ₹94,218 return (Mumbai, seen 8 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹94,218 from Mumbai.
Montreal month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Off-season | -6° / -17°C | 72 mm | ₹97k ● live ₹97k |
| February Montréal en Lumière | Off-season | -5° / -16°C | 68 mm | ₹94k ● live ₹94k |
| March | Off-season | 1° / -8°C | 76 mm | – |
| April | Off-season | 10° / 0°C | 95 mm | – |
| May Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix | Shoulder | 18° / 8°C | 93 mm | – |
| June Festival International de Jazz de Montréal | Peak | 23° / 13°C | 109 mm | – |
| July Festival International de Jazz de Montréal | Peak | 26° / 17°C | 95 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 26° / 16°C | 97 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 22° / 11°C | 88 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 14° / 5°C | 114 mm | ₹1.04L seen 30 Sep |
| November | Off-season | 5° / -2°C | 81 mm | ₹1.17L seen 25 Sep |
| December | Off-season | -3° / -11°C | 98 mm | ₹1.06L ● live ₹1.06L |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Tourisme Montréal: Seasons (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Montreal
- Montréal en Lumière · 18–28 Feb 2027. Winter festival of outdoor lights, music and food in the city centre; it brings life to the coldest weeks, when daytime highs sit around -5°C, so pack serious winter clothing. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix · 21–23 May 2027. Race weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Île Notre-Dame; downtown hotels are at their fullest of the year and the centre turns into a street party for three nights. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Festival International de Jazz de Montréal · 25 Jun – 4 Jul 2027. Ten days of concerts around Place des Arts, most of them free outdoor shows; it starts the day after the Fête nationale holiday and runs over Canada Day (1 July), so the centre is lively and full. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Montreal by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Canada before travel. Allow about 50 days for a first-time application. US green card holders need no visa or eTA. Visitor visa with VFS biometrics; about a month, plus passport stamping.
Montreal: questions
What is the best time to visit Montreal?
Montreal's peak season is June, July, August and September, with May and October as shoulder months. Tourisme Montréal frames summer around its big festivals (jazz, Formula 1, Osheaga), autumn around foliage and harvest food, winter around skating and Montréal en Lumière, and spring around showers and blossom. The ratings follow the climate record: lows below -10°C from December to February, warm from June to September.
When is the rainy season in Montreal?
The wettest months are June, October and December, with about 109 mm, 114 mm, 98 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Montreal get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 26°C. January has the coolest nights, around -17°C.
When is Montreal most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in June, July, August and September. Events that draw crowds: Montréal en Lumière (18–28 Feb 2027), Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix (21–23 May 2027), Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (25 Jun – 4 Jul 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Montreal from India?
February 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹94,218 from Mumbai. We have fares for 5 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Canada?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Canada before travel. Allow about 50 days for a first-time application. US green card holders need no visa or eTA. Visitor visa with VFS biometrics; about a month, plus passport stamping.
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