What's the Weather like in Montreal in June
Temperature
June in Montreal is a popular time of the month with the city preparing for the advent of summer. While the first half of the month features typical spring like conditions, the latter half of June experiences a hot, humid summer climate.
Temperatures in June average to about 18 degrees Centigrade with highs of 23 degrees Celsius and lows of 12 degrees Celsius.
Humidity & Rain
Montreal experiences high humidity and warm weather all through the month of June. Humidity in June rapidly increases from 3 per cent to 13 per cent over the course of the month.
With a recorded rainfall estimate of 80 mm through the month, Montreal experiences about 17 days of rainfall.
Sunshine Hours
The chance of sunshine in Montreal during June is estimated to be around 15 per cent.
The length of the day remains constant, with only a slight increase all through the month in June with the shortest day in June experiencing about 15 hours, 27 minutes of daylight and the longest day experiencing about 15 hours, 41 minutes of daylight.
Wind
Montreal's average hourly wind speed in June remains constant between 0.2 miles and 8.7 miles per hour throughout.
The hourly average wind direction is predominantly from the west with June 30th recording a peak proportion of 53 per cent.
Dress Code
The city experiences pleasant spring like conditions during the first half of June. During this time, it is advised that you wear comfortable clothing like skirts, shorts and pants, with a jacket, cardigan or shawl for the night cold.
For the latter part of the month, wear light clothing like linen, merino wool t-shirts and summer dresses.
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Montreal Hotels in June
Chateau Frontenac
Château Frontenac is a high-end, castle-like hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River, situated at a 3-minute walk from Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec and an 8 minutes' walk from boutiques in Quartier Petit Champlain. While the luxurious standard rooms offer traditional or contemporary decor, flat-screens, Wi-Fi (for a fee), tea and coffeemakers, suites add living rooms, additional bedrooms and/or marble bathrooms and upgrades add river views and sitting areas. With breakfast served in a café with a lovely river view, the hotel has an attached upscale restaurant, a wine bar, a bistro, a spa, a fitness centre and an indoor pool.
Auberge L'Apero
A popular budget hotel, the Auberge L'Apéro is located adjacent to Universite Concordia, and a 3-minute walk from Guy-Concordia Metro station and a 10-minute walk from Centre Bell events venue. This straightforward European-style hostel features 5 no-frills dorm room areas furnished with bunk beds, and linens and Wi-Fi. The place offers complimentary continental breakfast, a guest kitchen, lockers, laundry facilities (for a fee), common areas and a guest computer.
Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal Inc
Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal Inc. is another budget accommodation option situated in the historic Vieux-Montreal district at an 11-minute walk from Place-d'Armes Metro station, and at a distance of 1.5 km from the Centre Bell events venue. This affordable hostel in a 19th-century warehouse features colourful accommodations consisting of dorm-style rooms with a capacity of up to 20 (mixed gender), and also some private and shared rooms. All of these include wood floors, salvaged furniture and shared bathrooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a continental breakfast buffet for a fee, a guest kitchen, a TV-free common room, art exhibitions and bike rentals.
Boxotel
Boxotel on Ontario Street, Montreal offers some high-end accommodation options for the traveller that decides to splurge. With polite waiting staff well-versed in English and French, the rooms are clean, impeccable and absolutely beautiful. The rooms feature smart lighting and heated floors, have a homely feel and everything you ever need for your stay is provided on request. The hotel features a lovely rooftop spa and a full laundry facility with a kitchen in each room. The breakfast buffet here is delicious and hearty.
Bars and Restaurants
Schwartz's
Schwartz's is one of Canada's oldest and renowned delis offering smoked meat, huge sandwiches and classic Montreal eats. Situated in Old Montreal, this 90 year old deli has people from all over the world coming in to try their delicious smoked meat. If you decide to dine in at this restaurant, please take note that there is usually a long line up to get a table here, and could easily take about 20 to 40 minutes of your time to dine here. The waiters are always friendly and extra-helpful with the first timers, helping you choose your meal well. We recommend you to have the delicious fatty smoked meat sandwich with the RC cherry Cola for an elevated experience.
Restaurant Le Pegase
Restaurant Le Pegase is a casual, classy restaurant with a BYOB option and a set-price menu of inspired starters and meat-centric French entrees. This unpretentious place delivers generous portions, outstanding, creative and delicious food and kind, courteous service. A high end dining experience in a casual, cosy and intimate setting, the food has a touch of French influences combining all the elements of Canada's value and charm. If you visit this restaurant, don't forget to bring your favourite wine bottle with you.
The Stast Cafe
The Stash Café serves traditional polish dishes at set-price menus in a classic old-world ambience featuring warm lighting and church pews. With an incredibly short waiting time, reasonable pricing and a pleasant atmosphere and décor, this authentic restaurant in the heart of Vieux-Montreal is perfect for a cold, dark night. This polish restaurant in Old Montreal is a highly frequented eat-out joint among the locals as it is with the tourists. There is a live piano show every night which adds to the charm of the ambience. If you wish to try Polish food, or are an ardent lover of Polish cuisine, we highly recommend this place to you on one of your visits to Montreal.
Things to do in Montreal in June
Montreal Olympic Stadium
The Montreal Olympic Stadium located at Olympic Park, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district is one of Canada's popular and largest (in terms of seating capacity) multi-purpose stadiums. To the north base of the stadium stands the Montreal Tower, also the world's tallest inclined tower measuring about 175 metres. The Montreal Tower with its extraordinary tilt is an architectural masterpiece and the view from whose observatory is stunning all through the year. The tower features a glass cased funicular with a capacity of 50 passengers which takes you on a breath taking two minute ride to top of the tower. The tower's observatory offers 360 degree panorama views up to a distance of 80 km, and also a spectacular view of the Montreal Olympic Stadium.
Quartier des Spectacles
The Quartier des Spectacles is located in the eastern section of Downtown Montreal and the centre of Montreal's cultural festivals and events. This arts and entertainment district hosts summer concerts, winter activities and art installations in accordance with the change of seasons all through the year. Located on St. Catherine Street, this vast open air festival area is a major entertainment venue for locals as well as visitors in Montreal with a huge number of eateries, restaurants and pubs lining the roads. The district hosts dozens of shows and events all through the year and will definitely have at least one event in store for you if you plan to visit for a short duration. The district comes abuzz during summer with multitudes of events and activities, so make sure you visit while you have the chance.
Les Franco Folies de Montreal festival
During the month of June, Montreal hosts some amazing festivals and cultural events. A famous music festival the Les Franco Folies de Montreal festival is held annually in downtown Montreal and features over 1000 French performers from across the world, attracting more than 500,000 visitors. If you are a lover of French music or French artists, we highly recommend that you take part in this festival where design, alternative music and performance come together to delight your heart and senses. Also, Montreal hosts the world's largest Jazz festival (holds the 2004 Guinness World Record) International de Jazz de Montréal annually featuring 3,000 artists from 30 or more countries, with more than 650 concerts and 2 million vi
