Montreal weather in December

December in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Montreal · #547 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 37/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Montreal climate normals — December

Daytime high0°C / 32°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 20°F
Feels like (high)-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall96 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine4.5 h/day
Daylight8.8 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall28.1 cm / 11.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Montreal in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Montreal?
December in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Montreal on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
What is the weather like in Montreal in December?
In December, Montreal averages a daily high of -0.1°C and a low of -6.4°C, with about 96.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Montreal in December?
Montreal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Does it snow in Montreal in December?
Montreal sees roughly 28.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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