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.
St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal at a Glance#
Address: 4545 de la Savane St., Montreal, QC H3W 1V6, Canada
Website: https://www.paroisse-saintpatrick.ca/
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -5° | -17° | 73 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -4° | -14° | 62 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 3° | -7° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 22° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 21° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 83 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 97 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -2° | -11° | 85 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
