December · Canada
Best time to visit Montreal in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montreal in December
Average temperature -4°C, 102 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Montreal scores 2.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montréal sets Old Montréal's stone streets below Mount Royal, with Plateau cafés and bagels nearby.
December in Montreal — off-season conditions
December averages -4°C (24°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 102 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montreal in December?
- In December, Montreal averages -4°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Montreal?
- December earns a 2.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montreal in December?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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