The second half of April is always a bit chaotic in Montreal; tulips in bloom, freezing rain, muggy sunny days, and a few snowflakes. The winter coat is packed away and the mid-season trench coat is a bit too thin, so we’re cold—but it’s spring, isn’t it?
In May, it will truly be spring— in May, do as you please—and the weather will feel more like spring after a rather exhausting back-and-forth between winter and spring. But spring in Quebec isn’t like the English countryside or the South, where the air is filled with the scent of flowers warmed by the sun. The weather will be cool, and the flowers will bloom on sunny days.
Weather forecast for May 2026
According to the Weather Channel, May 2026 is going to be a bit chaotic in Montreal. When the weather is nice, it’s going to be really nice. And when it rains, the rain will be heavy and accompanied by strong winds.
The forecast for May: 16 sunny days and 11 rainy days. However, the threat of heavy rain will hang over the entire month, so we recommend keeping a pair of rubber boots and an umbrella at the bottom of your bag or in the backseat of the car.
And besides, the flowers will bloom thanks to the mix of sun and rain, so it’s all very positive.
Temperatures will rise by about 10 degrees Celsius during the month of May, going from 8 degrees at the end of April to highs of 19 degrees at the end of May.
May will be the month of cherry blossoms, magnolias, and lily of the valley.May Day
This year, the May full moon coincides with the traditional Celtic festival celebrated by summer lovers all over the world—May Day on May 1st. It marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice.
For May Day, we recommend going out to pick flowers and putting colorful ribbons in your hair. And, if you’re feeling up to it, go dance in a field to make the vegetables grow faster…
