Montreal in May - Montreal in May Weather and Event Guide

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Montreal Weather in May

Montreal has a short, mild spring, similar to Toronto's.

• Average maximum temp: 19ºC / 66ºF
• Average minimum temp: 7ºC / 45ºF
• Lowest on record: -4ºC / 25ºF, Highest on record: 34ºC / 93ºF

Visitors can expect rain about 11 days out of 31 in May.

• Warm, water-resistant outerwear
• Umbrella
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes and water-resistant footwear, especially if you're going to be outside of the city.
• Sunhat, sunscreen
• A range of clothing, including t-shirts, sweaters, light pants, heavy slacks. Dressing in layers is a good idea. Daytimes can be warm, but evenings can still be chilly.

• Warmer weather means visitors can enjoy more of Montreal great outdoor offerings.
• Springtime means the full throng of summer visitors has not yet arrived.
• Although the ski season is probably finished, ski resorts, like Mont-Tremblant, offer great off-peak deals.

• Some of the most popular Canadian festivals and events are not yet under way.

Victoria Day is a national holiday in Canada that falls on the Monday before May 25th. Government services, schools and banks will be closed.

Victoria Day weekend is a big travel holiday in Canada (commonly referred to as "May Two-Four Weekend"). Expect crowded highways on the Friday and Monday of this weekend and long lineups at border crossings.

• The last Sunday in May is Montreal Museums Day where participating museums offer free admission and shuttle rides between venues.
• Outdoor Festival of Montreal at Jean Drapeau Park encourages families to get active and plan action-filled summer vacations.
• Montreal Bike Fest at the end of May offers a series of fun events to encourage people to get pedaling.
• Mondial de la bière invites beer lovers to taste a variety of brews at Windsor Station and Courtyard in downtown Montréal.