Montreal shatters over century-old maximum temperature record on Saturday

The maximum temperature in Montreal on March 15, 2025 was over 17 degrees Celsius. That shattered the record of 12.8 which was recorded in 2013.

At least eight cities in Quebec broke record high temperatures on Saturday as spring looks ready to set in.

When temperatures in Montreal hit 17.3 degrees Celsius, the record high of 12.8 set in 1913 was shattered.

Montreal wasn’t the only city that broke records.

The following cities set new records:

• Beauceville – New record: 19.4; old record: 17, 1989
• Drummondville – New record: 16.3; old record: 13, 1989
• Gatineau – New record: 14.9; old record: 14.5, 2010
• Granby – New record: 20.7; old record: 13.5 , 1990
• L’Assomption - New record: 13.9; old record:11.1, 1945
• La Grande Rivière - New record: 5.9 ; old record: 5.6, 2012
• Matagami – New record : 12.7 ; old record: 12.4, 2010

Environment and Climate Change Canada notes that the summary of temperatures does not constitute a complete or final report and that information may be added.

Montrealers keen to keep wearing short pants and t-shirts will be disappointed to know that the forecast for Monday predicts highs of two degrees and lows of -8.