Montreal Weather in November

Cold, damp days

November feels like the turn from autumn to winter. Daytime highs reach about 4°C, while nights dip below freezing. Rain falls on 13 days, and the sky is often cloudy, so wet pavements and chilly walks are part of the deal. October is milder and wetter; December is colder and wetter still.

You can still enjoy indoor sights like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Pointe-à-Callière, and the cafés around Mile End. Mount Royal's paths can be cold and muddy, so save long hikes for a drier day. A long beach visit isn't a good fit now.

Events and quieter streets

MTLàTABLE, Montreal's restaurant week, usually takes place in November, with special menus at restaurants across the city. It's a good time to try local dishes such as poutine or tourtière. Remembrance Day on November 11 is observed in Canada, though it isn't a public holiday in Quebec.

For budget travellers, November is often easier on the wallet than the busy summer season, and streets feel quieter than in September. It's a shoulder month, so you'll miss much of the warm-weather visitor rush. Still, restaurant event nights can draw a crowd.

A local indoor route

People who prefer city breaks to cold-weather hikes can spend a grey afternoon exploring downtown without staying outside for long. Montreal's underground pedestrian network, the RESO, links metro stations, shops, and food courts. Follow signs from McGill station toward Place des Arts, then pop above ground for a look at the Quartier des Spectacles.

The RESO can feel confusing at first, so use its signs rather than assuming every passage connects. It's a handy way to reach the Bell Centre or downtown cafés when the sidewalks are cold and wet.