St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
Church Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic basilica in Montreal, active parish
Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Basilica sits near the downtown Irish quarter; visitors attend services, organ recitals and admire its Gothic Revival interior and stained glass.
How to Get to St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal #
From downtown Montreal, take the STM Metro Green Line to Angrignon or bus services that run along Decarie Boulevard; the basilica is a short taxi ride from the metro stations and centrally accessible by local buses.
Tips for Visiting St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal #
- Visit during midday when the basilica's stained glass is most luminous.
- Check organ recital schedules-this basilica has a respected music program.
- Enter by the Wellington Street entrance to approach the main façade and altar axis.
Best Time to Visit St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal #
Summer for festivals and activity; winter for a quieter, atmospheric visit.
Weather & Climate near St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal #
St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1020 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
.jpg?width=600)