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Montreal in June
Festival season opens, including the Francos in mid June and the Jazz Festival late in the month. June 24 is the Fete nationale.
The straight answer
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Montreal. Festival season opens, including the Francos in mid June and the Jazz Festival late in the month. June 24 is the Fete nationale.
- Weather
- Warm, highs near 75F (24C), long evenings
- Crowds
- 4 of 5
- Prices
- 4 of 5
What June is like in Montreal
June is when Montreal's summer and festival season opens. Highs reach about 75F (24C), evenings are long and bright, and terraces are full. Crowds and prices climb through the month, especially once the Jazz Festival starts late in June. June 24 is the Fete nationale, a public holiday with big free concerts and some closures.
This is one of the best months to visit, and it suits families, music fans and first-time visitors. Travelers who want quieter streets and lower rates should look at early June or September. Book hotels ahead for the last week of the month.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Montreal this month.
Montreal International Jazz Festival
One of the world's largest jazz festivals starts late in June, with hundreds of free outdoor shows in the Quartier des Spectacles.
Fete nationale
Quebec's national holiday on June 24 brings free concerts and celebrations across the city.
Sunday tam-tams
Drummers and dancers gather by the George-Etienne Cartier monument on Mount Royal on summer Sunday afternoons.
La Ronde and the Old Port
The amusement park, zipline and Ferris wheel are all running, easy wins for kids.
What to pack for June
- Light summer clothes and a sweater for evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light rain jacket
- Sunscreen and a hat for outdoor concerts
Our timing tip
Come in the first half of June for warm weather and lower hotel rates before the Jazz Festival pushes prices up.
Book Montreal for June.
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- Hotels for June
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Hotels in MontrealOpens a hotel search for Montreal in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
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Vacation rentals in MontrealWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in MontrealTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Montreal for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in June
Montreal International Jazz Festival
Late June into early July
One of the world's largest jazz festivals, with hundreds of free outdoor shows in the Quartier des Spectacles.
Things to do in Montreal
Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica
Cobblestones, the Old Port, and the basilica's blue and gold interior. The evening AURA light show inside is worth a booking.
Mount Royal
Walk up to the Kondiaronk lookout for the city view. Sunday afternoon tam-tams by the George-Etienne Cartier monument in summer are a local ritual.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
One of Canada's leading art museums, spread over five pavilions on Sherbrooke Street.
Jean-Talon Market
One of North America's largest open-air markets, open year-round. Visit in late summer for the Quebec harvest.
Space for Life: Botanical Garden, Biodome, and Insectarium
Big, family-friendly, and great in any season. The Gardens of Light lanterns run in fall.
Parc Jean-Drapeau
The island park of Expo 67 and the Grand Prix circuit, with the Biosphere, a beach, and summer festivals.
Beat the crowds
- Visit Old Montreal early in the morning or on weekday evenings; weekend afternoons and cruise days fill Place Jacques-Cartier.
- Check the festival calendar before booking: the Grand Prix weekend and the Jazz Festival push hotel rates sharply higher, while the weeks around them are much cheaper.
- Go in September for summer weather at shoulder-season prices once the festival rush has ended.
- For winter trips, use the indoor city and the metro to move between neighborhoods and save the outdoor time for the festival nights.
Know before you go
- July 1 is Canada Day and also Quebec's traditional moving day, when leases turn over. Streets fill with moving trucks, and some businesses close.
- June 24, the Fete nationale, is a public holiday in Quebec with some closures and big free concerts.
- Terraces, the Old Port attractions, and many seasonal activities run roughly May to October. In winter, the Old Port turns to skating, and the indoor city keeps shopping running.
- Sugar shacks outside the city are seasonal, mostly March and April, and popular ones need reservations.
Montreal in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Montreal?
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Montreal. Festival season opens, including the Francos in mid June and the Jazz Festival late in the month. June 24 is the Fete nationale.
What is the weather like in Montreal in June?
Warm, highs near 75F (24C), long evenings.
Is Montreal crowded in June?
Montreal is busy in June, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.
What is happening in Montreal in June?
Montreal International Jazz Festival (late june into early july).
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