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Montréal, Canada

Major city · Population 1.8M

Montréal is the 2nd largest city in Canada with a population of approximately 1,762,949 people as of 2026. This makes it the 252nd largest city in the world, accounting for 4.27% of Canada's total population of 41.3M. Montréal is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Toronto timezone. The average annual temperature is 7.5°C with 1,109 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 226 meters above sea level.

Population

1,762,949

Global Rank

#252

Country Rank

#2

% of Canada

4.27%

Avg Temperature

7.5°C

Annual Rainfall

1,109 mm

Elevation

226 m

Timezone

America/Toronto

Montréal on the Map

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Climate in Montréal

Montréal's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 218 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-7.4°C
Jan
-5.5°C
Feb
0°C
Mar
5.5°C
Apr
14.4°C
May
18.9°C
Jun
21.3°C
Jul
19.2°C
Aug
16.4°C
Sep
9.6°C
Oct
3.8°C
Nov
-5.9°C
Dec
-7.4°C21.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

70 mm
Jan
24 mm
Feb
69 mm
Mar
130 mm
Apr
76 mm
May
152 mm
Jun
127 mm
Jul
218 mm
Aug
56 mm
Sep
41 mm
Oct
58 mm
Nov
88 mm
Dec

Canada at a Glance

Country Population

41,288,599

Capital

Ottawa

Region

North America

Major Cities

78

GDP per Capita

$54,340

Life Expectancy

82.1 years

Urban Population

82.7%

Growth Rate

0.03%

Other Major Cities in Canada

Toronto
2.8M
Calgary
1.3M
Ottawa
1.0M
Edmonton
1.0M
Winnipeg
750K
Mississauga
718K
Vancouver
662K
Brampton
656K
Hamilton
569K
Surrey
568K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Montréal with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Montréal by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Ville-Marie104,9442 km
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal105,8132 km
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie146,5013 km
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension144,8146 km
Le Vieux-Longueuil135,2187 km
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve142,7538 km
Ahuntsic-Cartierville135,3369 km
Longueuil229,3309 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montréal?

The population of Montréal, Canada is approximately 1,762,949 people, making it the 252nd largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Canada.

Is Montréal the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa. Montréal is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Montréal?

Montréal has an average annual temperature of 7.5°C and receives 1,109 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Montréal in?

Montréal is in the America/Toronto timezone.