What's the Weather like in Montreal in September
Temperature
September marks the beginning on autumn in Montreal, as the city turns over a yellow leaf slowly.
Tourists begin leaving the city, and the city starts acquiring an authentic, rustic charm taking up a chic, European feel.
With temperatures gradually starting to fall, the city experiences an average temperature of about 16 degrees Celsius with highs of about 23 degrees Celsius and lows of 9 degrees Celsius.
Humidity & Rain
The average rainfall is lesser compared to the previous month with averages about 90 mm over a period of 13 days.
The rainfall per day in Montreal during the month of September gradually increases over the course of the month, initially starting at about 2.9 inches (with a minimum of 1.3 inches and a maximum of 4.7 inches) and ends at an average of 3.1 inches (minimum of 1.5 inches and maximum of 5 inches).
Sunshine Hours
Montreal in September records about 26 per cent chances of experiencing sunshine throughout the month.
Over the course of the month, Montreal experiences a total decrease of 1 hour, 31 minutes of day light.
Wind
Montreal experiences an increasing average hourly wind speed all through the month of September from 8.2 miles per hour to 8.9 miles per hour.
With the hourly average wind direction predominantly from the west, Montreal experiences a peak proportion of 44 per cent on the first of September.
Dress Code
During your visit to Montreal in the fall, you must be prepared for a variety of different temperatures and weather conditions.
The best bet is to pack clothing that can be layered. Mostly carry light clothing like t-shirts, trousers, long sleeved shirts, long pants and also make sure you have a sweater or a jacket always at hand.
Closed-toe shoes are also a good choice of footwear to carry.
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 September
Comfort Inn Montreal Aeroport Pointe Claire
A mid-range, comfortable place to stay in a convenient location in Montreal would be the Comfort Inn Montreal Aeroport Pointe Claire. Located at a 7-minute walk from Fairview Pointe Claire, this straightforward airport hotel is an 8.2-km drive from the Dorval VIA Rail station. The rooms offer facilities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, coffeemakers, pull-out sofas, mini-fridges and microwaves. The hotel also offers free continental breakfast, a business centre, coin laundry and also free airport shuttle and parking.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is another excellent choice of stay to spend a few nights in Montreal. At a distance of 11 km from Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport and 15.3 km from the Saint Joseph's Oratory, the rooms feature custom-designed beds, coffeemakers, full and lap desks (for working on the bed), free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, while suites add pull-out sofas. The hotel offers a daily free on-site hot breakfast and weekday breakfast bags. Other amenities include a relaxed bar, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a 24/7 business centre, a complimentary airport shuttle and parking.
Château-Vaudreuil Hotel & Suites
If you wish to spend a few days on the outskirts of Montreal, Château-Vaudreuil Hôtel & Suites offers you the best stay options. This neat, well-maintained hotel is set on 25 landscaped acres on the banks of Lac des Deux-Montagnes, next to the Pont d'Iles aux Tourtes Bridge and 2.8 km from Vaudreil-Dorion's shopping centres. The all-suite hotel has suites with separate living rooms featuring elegant traditional décor, marble baths, flat-screen TVs, whirlpool tubs and lake views. The hotel also offers free parking, an upscale attached restaurant with a bar that serves Italian dishes and Sunday brunch, an indoor pool and whirlpool, tennis courts and a gym, and also a conference wing with 9 meeting rooms.
Angelica Blue Bed & Breakfast
An upscale restaurant for a refreshing stay in Montreal is the Angelica Blue Bed & Breakfast. Located adjacent to the Université du Québec à Montréal campus and a 5-minute walk to Métropolis performing arts centre, this cosy B&B occupies a classic Victorian house. The hotel features 4 warm, individually decorated rooms with original features such as exposed brick walls, crown moulding, and facilities like Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and private baths with claw-foot or whirlpool tubs. Hot breakfast is served in a bistro-style dining room. Other additions include a terrace, a sitting room with games, a TV and DVDs.
Bars and Restaurants
Tapeo
The Tapeo is one of Montreal's favourite small spaces for real gourmet Tapas and has been for a long time. This stylish little space offering refined Spanish small plates & fine wines, with bar seating & a chef's table, serves delicious food with amazing service. The wait staff is extremely knowledgeable about the ingredients, menu items and about how their food is prepared. This classy and relaxed atmosphere is no doubt the best if you want to try some tapas- they're absolutely delicious here! Apart from this, the restaurant serves up a wonderful selection of wine. This little place is great for any location and can make for a memorable evening for your family.
Aux Vivres
Aux Vivres is a vegan restaurant and is a great place to try some absolutely healthy, delicious food. The restaurant features a bright hangout spot with a patio and cooks up creative ethnic vegan dishes & desserts. It also has a juice bar and is located on the well-known St. Dominique Street. If you plan on visiting this restaurant, we recommend that you try visiting for brunch. The place is well-known for the taste and offers fresh, made from scratch food using organic and locally grown produce. Another notable aspect of this restaurant is the neat, spotless setup. If you are a vegan, or have friends that are vegan, make sure you check this place out.
Marché Italien Le Richmond
Another beautiful place to visit for a different experience is the Marché Italien Le Richmond. This cosy, relaxing and artistically decorated place offers delicious, great-tasting food in a friendly setting. Fondly known as one of the best brunch spots in the whole of Montreal, this is a great place if you want to stop by and grab a bite with friends. Their menu is unique and each dish on the menu is fantastic. If you plan on visiting, do try their mozzarella salad- we're sure you'll fall in love with its mind boggling flavour and taste!
Manitoba
Another contemporary, easy going restaurant situated in a good location in Montreal is the Manitoba restaurant. The restaurant has an open kitchen setting where you can take in all the sights and sounds of food being prepared right before your eyes, that adds in to the whole experience of dining here. A great place to try something new, the restaurant keeps changing their menu frequently and there is something new in store for you each time you visit. The service by the wait staff at this restaurant is attentive, thoughtful and kind, and the food quality and taste is top notch. In addition, we recommend that you try something out of their extensive cocktail collection!
Things to do in Montreal in September
Angrignon Park
The Angrignon Park in Montreal is famous for recreation, and is open all through the year. This huge park is a great place for a family picnic with a lot of places for tables and barbeque. The place features a big lake inhabiting several fishes and friendly birds. It also has 2 playgrounds for children, free parking, and has a convenient location easily accessible through public transportation. The area is well-maintained and can be a wonderful place to go on a short walk, for a stroll and for spending some good quality time with your family. A great place to escape the maddening city crowd, this place is a go-to if you want to relish a few hours of serenity, peace and quiet.
Gothic revival Notre Dame Basilica
The Gothic revival Notre Dame Basilica reflects Montreal's religious history on stained glass depictions. This Basilica would be a perfect way to spend visiting on a dry September afternoon and comprises of vast areas of colour, intricate carvings, ornate art works on glass spread across the church's floors and ceilings. This spectacular church is the largest in North America and houses the crypt containing the corpse of its builder James O'Donnell. There is another attraction worth seeing here, and it is the Basilica's famous, massive Frères pipe organ- comprising of 92 electro-pneumatic action stops, 4 keyboards, and 7000 sound-bending pipes.
Rock 'n' Roll Montréal
Rock 'n' Roll Montréal is a foot race marathon held in Montreal annually, and is widely known as the largest running event in Quebec. The marathon comprises of activities such as walking, running, wheelchair, bicycle, and features runners from more than 25 countries actively participate in the marathon. The Rock 'n' Roll marathon series features musical events, health and wellness festivals and awareness activities. If on your visits to Montreal you hear about the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, we definitely recommend you to participate in Quebec's largest running event while you have a chance!
