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.

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Address
4545 de la Savane St., Montreal, QC H3W 1V6, Canada
+1 514-842-8422
45.503611111111, -73.564722222222
Hours
Daily 8:00am-7:00pm
Admission
Free (donations accepted)

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.

Summer
June-August · 20-27°C
Warm temperatures and many cultural events in Montreal. Expect higher visitor numbers.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C
Cold weather but fewer tourists; the basilica glows warmly against snowy streets.

Weather & Climate near St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-41°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

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.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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