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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and October the wettest (about 124 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-3.9-11.9784.8
February-1.9-11.2816.1
March3.8-5.4837.5
April11.21.11168.1
May19.38.68210.0
June24.314.811110.9
July26.818.310611.9
August25.617.311911.0
September21.713.4709.5
October14.87.51246.8
November5.8-0.4875.1
December-0.7-7.7884.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1745

    Starting in 1745, the urbanized area of Montreal began to extend beyond its fortifications.

  2. Documented history · 1792

    In 1792, Montreal expanded, with new official limits about two kilometres (1¼ miles) beyond the original fortifications.

  3. Documented history · 1850

    In 1850, a reservoir was installed in what is today the location of Saint-Louis Square.

  4. Documented history · 1846

    To the north, other cities were formed following new economic activity, giving rise to the village of Coteau-Saint-Louis in 1846.

  5. Urban expansion of Montreal

    Starting in 1745, the urbanized area of Montreal began to extend beyond its fortifications into what became Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.

Current public leadership

  • Cathy Wong

    Borough mayor of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and member of Projet Montréal.

People associated with this place

  • Michel Tremblay

    Quebec writer who grew up in the Plateau and set many stories there.

  • Mordecai Richler

    Quebec writer who grew up in the Plateau and set many stories there.

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  • Mon Plateau

    Digital news media covering exclusively Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.

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01 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Where is Le Plateau-Mont-Royal located?

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is a borough of the city of Montreal, located in the Canadian province of Quebec, at the coordinates 45.52833 latitude and -73.58081 longitude. Situated on a plateau on the eastern side of Mount Royal, the borough overlooks downtown Montreal across its southern border.

What are the boundaries of the borough?

The borough is bordered to the south by Sherbrooke Street, to the north and north-east by the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks, and to the west by Hutchison Street, Park Avenue, and University Street. It spans an area of 8.1 square kilometres and houses 105,813 people.

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Because permanent editorial content lacks a dated live layer or real-time local updates, no real-time risk assessments, crime rates, or healthcare ratings can be provided here. Readers seeking practical guidance on local conditions must verify official municipal notices or local authorities. Durable geographic orientation relies on understanding the fixed administrative limits of the borough, which includes the neighbourhoods of Plateau, Mile End, and Milton Park, operating within the America/Toronto timezone and utilizing the CAD currency.

02 · Overview

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, in brief

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is a borough of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It takes its name from its location on a plateau on the eastern side of Mount Royal, overlooking downtown Montreal across its southern border.

Where is Le Plateau-Mont-Royal located geographically?

The borough is positioned at latitude 45.52833 and longitude -73.58081. It is bordered to the south by Sherbrooke Street, to the north and north-east by the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks, and to the west by Hutchison Street north of Mount Royal Avenue, Park Avenue between Mount Royal and Pine Avenue, and University Street south of Pine Avenue. Encompassing an 8.1 square kilometre area, it accommodates a population of 105,813 people, making it one of the most densely populated boroughs in Canada.

What neighbourhoods and natural features comprise the area?

While the political division is designated as the borough of Plateau-Mont-Royal, the area includes the Plateau neighbourhood alongside the distinct neighbourhoods of Mile End and Milton Park. The geography features several parks such as Jeanne-Mance park, La Fontaine park, Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier park, Saint-Louis Square, and Gérald-Godin plaza, with Mount Royal Park also remaining accessible from the borough.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Le Plateau-Mont-Royal located and what are its coordinates?

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 45.5283, -73.5808, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal?

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a recorded population of approximately 105,813 and observes the America/Toronto time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.

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