What's the Weather like in Montreal in April
Temperature
The April weather in Montreal is quite unpredictable. The conditions can range from pleasant, warm and spring-like to a surprise shower and snowfall is quite common during this time. While the days are mostly warm and sunny, the nights are often chilly and temperatures can certainly dip below freezing.
The average temperature in April is about 6 degrees Celsius with average highs amounting to 11 degrees Celsius and lows at around 1 degree Celsius.
Humidity & Rainfall
Over the course of April, Montreal experiences about 80 mm of rainfall over a period of 15 days.
Chances of the daily average rainfall increase gradually over the course of the month. Starting from about 2 inches per day, the amount of rainfall can amount to about 2.6 inches per day towards the end of the month.
Snow
The amount of snowfall gradually decreases over the course of the month. Starting at an average 0.4 inches per day in the beginning of the month, the month ends at an average of 0.1 inches of snowfall in a day.
Sunshine Hours
Montreal has about 20 per cent chances of experiencing sunshine during April.
Throughout April, the day light duration rapidly increases by about 1 hour, 28 minutes.
Wind
During April, the average hourly speed gradually decreases from 10.7 miles per hour to 9.7 miles per hour.
With the average wind direction predominantly from the west, a peak proportion of 39 per cent is observed on April 1st.
Dress Code
The indeterminate weather in Moscow can be a mixture of warm sunny days and blasts of snow, ice and rain and the overall weather condition is best described as "wet".
You might want to carry water resistant outer wear and warm, casual clothes like light pants, sweaters, t-shirts, slacks, and coats. Also, do not forget to carry an umbrella and water proof closed-toe shoes or boots.
Click here for Montreal's weather forecast for the next 14 days. Also, to get an idea of annual weather averages for Montreal, follow this link.
Montreal Hotels in April
Marriott Courtyard
Located at a 4-minute walk from the Montreal Convention Centre and a 7-minute walk from Place-d'Armes subway station, the upscale Marriott Courtyard hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites for its guests. While the rooms offer free Wi-Fi, desks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, mini-fridges and coffeemakers, Suites add separate living areas too. Also included are an in-house restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, a business centre with workstations and printers, 4 meeting rooms, an indoor rooftop pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, an exercise room, and on-site paid parking.
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Another luxurious hotel, the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal is a high-rise hotel in the Golden Square Mile historic district, at a distance of 500 m from the Saint-Laurent metro station and 1.9 km from the Palais des congres de Montreal convention centre. With facilities such as Wi-Fi access, 42" flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, Nespresso machines, lighted work areas and marble bathrooms, upgrades add views of Downtown or Mount Royal while Suites add pull-out sofas as well. Also provided are: a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre with a hot tub, a cafe, a bar, a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and event space. Valet parking is available at a surcharge.
Hotel Elegant
Hotel Elegant is an affordable modern 4-storey hotel located at a 5-minute walk from Berri-UQAM Metro station, at a distance of 1 block from the Quartier Latin district and 2 blocks from the shops, restaurants and bars of Rue Saint-Denis. All rooms are basic with facilities like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, mini-fridges and whirlpool tubs. With complimentary breakfast being served in a functional dining room, a microwave is also available for guest use.
Candlewood Suites Montreal Downtown Centre Ville
Candlewood Suites Montreal Downtown Centre Ville is a mid-range hotel that features only suites. It is located at a distance of 0.4 km from Berri-UQAM metro station, 0.6 km from Vieux-Montréal (the historic downtown area) and 1.6 km from the Vieux Port de Montréal. These suites feature free Wi-Fi, sitting areas with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, work desks, full kitchens with fridges, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. While free laundry facilities are an added advantage, the other facilities included here are paid parking, an exercise room, a BBQ area and a business centre. The place also welcomes pets aboard for a fee.
Bars and Restaurants
Coin Delices Du Monde
Coin Delices Du Monde is a wonderful place from across the St. Lawrence River in Old Montreal and is terrific for breakfast and lunch. Friendly service and professional wait staff make the experience here genuine, while the great tasting food amplifies your experience. Also, this lovely sidewalk café has a cute seating area which is great for a leisurely lunch with a waterfront view. The portions are smaller than usual and the menu seems a little overpriced, but the service is exceptional and food is great. If here, we recommend to you the sandwiches and nachos. They're definitely a must-try.
Sucre Bleu
Sucre Bleu is an interesting candy shop located in the heart of Quartier Latin, Montreal. This well-known candy store serves candies by the weight while you choose from many rare and hard to find specialities of candy. If here, do not miss exploring the bubble gum surprise lollipops, the adult centric candies, tassels, gummies, and many, many other interesting varieties. A great place for ice creams too, this is hands down, the best place in Montreal to snack up on candies and ice cream in the middle of the night! Do visit if you have a sweet tooth, you'll definitely find some interesting ones to carry home along with you.
Le Filet
Specialising in sea food, Le Filet is an upscale restaurant with a nice, chic vibe and a seasonal open terrace. Featuring true French service and lovely, warm staff, this place delivers a great experience and makes you feel instantly at home. The fun, energetic ambiance and the exceptional food makes this one of the most loved restaurants in Montreal for seafood by locals and tourists alike. Also, the restaurant serves a great wine list and wonderful cocktails. Though this location is not very close to the public transportation stations, it is sure worth a visit sometime.
Verses Bistro
Another high-end restaurant, the Verses Bistro specialises in serving creative New French-Québécois dishes with sophisticated and contemporary touch. Comforting dishes using fresh local produce is the staple here, and the fresh flavours burst forth with each bite of food you taste here. While this place is great for any time of day, we recommend you visit for a hearty, fulfilling brunch. Set at Old port, this cosy restaurant has a wonderful ambience, and is great for a private, romantic evening. A great wine list, efficient staff and balanced flavours- this place is a star!
Things to do in Montreal in April
Jacques Cartier Bridge
The iconic Jacques Cartier Bridge is a great architectural symbol of the incredible history and vibe of the city of Montreal. While the bridge remains a famous landmark during the day, this iconic bridge is illuminated in accordance to the seasons as well as the city's energy at night. With a 365 day colour calendar, the bridge's light signature changes day after day from an lush spring green to a bright summer orange, a crimson red during fall and to an icy blue at the onset of winter. The bridge also reflects the vitality of local folks through a subtle flickering of lights, whose intensity varies depending upon the count of Montreal's mentions on social media.
Underground City
The Underground City in Montreal is a perfect place to hang out in when it is freezing cold outside. Mostly filled with shopping malls and food outlets, this underground area is vast and strolling through it is an adventure by itself. There are shopping areas, food joints and metro stations-making this underground destination a full-fledged city by itself. It has many entrances and has streets that run in parallel with the city's ground streets. Make sure you carry a map, since you can get lost in this endless underground mall if you're not careful! Nevertheless, this is a great place to stay in for long hours to explore, shop, eat, have fun and most importantly, escape the dreadful cold.
Jean-Talon Market
The local farmer's market the Jean-Talon Market is located in the Little Italy district, and is bordered by Jean-Talon Street to the north, Mozart Ave. to the south, Casgrain Ave. to the west and Henri-Julien Ave. to the east. Nicknamed as Montreal's best foodie destination, this place is sticked up with all kinds of fresh produce like fruits and vegetables, seafood, cheese, pies, sweets, choclates, bakeries, smoked meat, maple syrup, butter you name it, you'll find it here. Apart from the incredibly tasteful and fresh produce, you will find that the Jean-Talon Market scores high on entertainment too. With numerous street performers and artists, this market is a brilliant choice to get the real taste of Quebec's culture.
