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Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 3.2 in.
- Spring - 2.8 in.
- Summer - 3.54 in.
- Winter - 2.9 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 50°F
- Spring - 48°F
- Summer - 66°F
- Winter - 21°F
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Oh, the frosty bite of winter. The weather in Montréal is not exactly known for being balmy. Temperatures from December through March hover in the five to fifteen degree Fahrenheit range. It snows, even just a sprinkling, almost everyday, and there are usually a couple weeks each winter where it gets as cold as negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter fashions involve knee- or even ankle-length coats and tall non-skid boots. Walking up or down the hill to campus is a feat of balance and nerves; it is not uncommon to see people falling on their butt on their way to class. The winters in Montréal start in November and end in March, with April only mildly warmer and very overcast. The saving grace about the weather in Montréal is the beautiful fall and summer. When you first arrive in the city for freshman orientation, it’s hot as hell and humid, too. The weather stays this way, cooling slightly in September to a lovely Indian summer. This is the time when you should explore the city and take advantage of the weather. Sit on the lawn, bring a lunch, and soak up the vitamin D. You will need a reserve come December. Unfortunately for students, the weather does not usually get nice until the week of finals, when students are about to leave for home anyway and are holed up in the library. McGill, unfortunately, operates during the worst part of the year weather-wise, and few students get to enjoy the comfort that Montréal weather can bring. Students Speak Out
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One word: cold. Summer months and...
One word: cold. Summer months and early fall are scorching and very humid, so definitely bring a powerful fan (Vornado, anyone?) and some light clothes, but once the winter hits, it'll snow and snow and snow for months with no respite. For that, bring long underwear, warm boots, a warm coat and layers to wear under it, and other winter-type clothing. For those living in Upper Rez (Douglas, McConnell, Molson, Gardner), the hill gets very icy in the winter, and it's not maintained well, so boots with good traction are a life-saver.
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Anonymous says: |
There is quite a contrast between...
There is quite a contrast between Montréal in the summer and in the winter. It is sunny and beautiful from May till October, so you should have light clothes for then. The rest of the time, however, it is bitterly cold. You will need coats, scarves, mittens, and long underwear—no joke. |
Anonymous says: |
Winter doesn’t really start until...
Winter doesn’t really start until mid-November and doesn’t end until mid-March. Just make sure you bring a lot of winter clothing: a big jacket, lots of clothes for layering, and a pair of good winter boots you don’t mind getting trashed. Summer and spring are really nice. |
Anonymous says: |
This is Canada; the weather ranges...
This is Canada; the weather ranges from blazing hot to freezing cold. Even if you only stay for the fall and winter semesters, you’ll still want summer clothes for September and October, but from November onwards, the winter weather begins. Winter coat, boots, gloves, and hat are all a must. Other than that, you can use your head to think of clothes you might need, like jackets, shorts, and so on. |
Anonymous says: |
In the winter, be prepared for a...
In the winter, be prepared for a true Canadian winter! Very cold! Bring a heavy jacket, gloves, mitts, and boots. In the summer, the city is beautiful, and you can get away with wearing pretty much anything you want. |
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