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Montreal in July - Weather and Event Guide

By Jane McLean, About.com

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Festival Season Heats up Montreal in July

  • Average July temperature: 21ºC / 68ºF
  • July average high: 24ºC / 80ºF
  • July average low: 16ºC / 60ºF
Visitors can expect rain about 10 days out of 31 in July.

What to Pack for Montreal in July:

  • Shorts; t-shirts; light-colored, long sleeve shirts; light, long pants; sandals; closed-toe shoes.
  • Umbrella
  • Bug spray if you're heading out of the city.
  • Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • You may not use them, but it can't hurt to bring a light jacket or shawl.

Montreal in July Perks:

  • Montreal is truly a city of festivals in the summertime. This city knows how to celebrate the season and does it often.
  • Summertime is patio season - a nice way to wile away the day or evening.

Montreal in July Cons:

  • Temperatures in the 80s and sometimes 90s and high humidity may be a turnoff to some.
  • Summer means higher travel prices, fuller than usual hotels and restaurants and possibly longer lineups at Montreal's tourist attractions.

Good to Know about Montreal in July:

  • July 1st is Canada Day - a national public holiday. Banks and most stores will be closed.
  • Montreal temperatures can get into the 90s and it is humid. Be sure to keep water bottles with you, especially important for older travelers and children.

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