Montréal Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (25/100)
Is Montréal safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Montréal scores 25/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 5 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Hepatitis A in Canada (4 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 5)
Transport safety (score 30)
September 27, 2026
Montréal, Canada has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 25 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 5/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Canada travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Montréal currently sits at 25/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Montréal is transport safety (30/100), and the lowest is government advisory (5/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (26/100) and natural hazards (34/100).
A score of 25 is higher than the scores of 15% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Montréal, Canada currently has a baseline composite risk score of 25 out of 100, representing moderate risk with a US State Department advisory level of 1. Travelers should also note a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent safety headlines focus on international travel warnings and incidents for other regions rather than local threats in Montréal.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 30/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Crime (score 25/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Montréal
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Montréal
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Montréal for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 10/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 5/100 · Political 5/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Montréal
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Montréal, Canada
| Today's high / low | 12.2°C / 4.1°C | Wind now / max | 6.6 km/h / 12.5 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 89% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.8 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:10 / 18:08 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:01 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 21.1 / 21.4 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 1 / 59.8 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:01 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Montréal happened in March and September (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Canada
- Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada (Level 1, 4 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Canada travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Canada entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada WATCH · 2026-06-04
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Montréal Canada
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'Exercise Caution': Mexico Issued New Travel Warning By Global Affairs Canada Effective Immediately
TheTravel · 6d ago
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LaGuardia Airport crash: Two pilots die in Air Canada plane collision; airport reopens
6abc Philadelphia · 12h ago
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Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks, embassy remains open
CityNews Montreal · 4d ago
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Canada cautions Canadians against travel to Saudi Arabia after airports targeted
CTV News · 10h ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:20:02 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Montréal
The most weather-stable two-month window for Montréal is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 111 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in January–February. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Montréal
Montréal has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Centre hospitalier Jacques-Viger
- Hospital: CHUM
- Hospital: CHUM - Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
- Hospital: CLSC Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Hospital: Hopital de réadaptation Villa Medica
- Hospital: Hôpital Notre-Dame
- Hospital: Hôtel-Dieu (CHUM)
- Hospital: Midwifery Clinic
- Hospital: Montreal General Hospital
- Hospital: Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
- Police: Cavalerie SPVM
- Police: Centre Opérationnel Sud - SPVM
- Police: COP SPVM
- Police: Gendarmerie Royale du Canada
- Police: Poste de quartier 20
- Police: Poste de quartier 38
- Police: Poste de quartier 44
- Police: Poste de quartier n°22
- Police: Quartier général du Service de police de la ville de Montréal
- Police: Sûreté du Québec - Quartier Général
- Embassy: Consulat Général d'Algérie à Montréal
- Embassy: Consulate General of Peru
- Embassy: Consulate General of the USA
- Embassy: Consulate of Tunisia
- Embassy: Hungarian Consulate
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Familiprix
- Pharmacy: Familiprix
- Pharmacy: Jean Coutu
- Pharmacy: Jean Coutu
- Pharmacy: Jean Coutu
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Brigitte Tarteaut
- Pharmacy: Pharmaprix
- Pharmacy: Pharmaprix
- Pharmacy: Proxim
- Fire station: Caserne 10
- Fire station: Caserne 3
- Fire station: Caserne de pompiers n° 25
- Fire station: Caserne de pompiers No. 16
- Fire station: Fire Station 5
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Canada)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Montreal is noted for excellent emergency services and a well‑developed healthcare system, making urgent care readily available. Specific details on hospital and pharmacy accessibility for travelers are not provided in the sources.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Uber Driver at Trudeau Airport. Unauthorized drivers impersonate Uber or Lyft operators in the official ride‑share pickup zones at Montreal‑Trudeau International Airport. They claim the app is malfunctioning and offer cash rides, leading to overcharging or loss of payment information. Tip: Confirm the license plate, driver name and car model in the app before entering any vehicle.
- Taxi Debit Card Fraud. A reported case involved a taxi driver stealing a passenger's debit card and withdrawing almost CAD 10,000. The incident highlights a rise in fraudulent taxi practices targeting tourists. Tip: Use credit cards when possible and monitor your account for unauthorized transactions after each ride.
- Pickpocketing in Old Montreal. Pickpockets target tourists in crowded areas of Vieux‑Montreal, especially near the Notre‑Dame Basilica and during summer festivals. Distraction techniques are used to steal wallets and phones. Tip: Keep bags zipped, wallets in front pockets, and stay alert in busy streets and markets.
Area notes
- Old Montreal (Vieux‑Montreal). Historic core with high foot traffic; popular for sightseeing but watch for pickpockets.
- Saint‑Catherine Street. Major downtown corridor where pickpocket incidents are frequently reported, especially at night.
- Downtown Montreal (including the Underground City). Well‑patrolled central district with many shops, hotels and transit hubs; generally considered safe for visitors.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Canada for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Montréal
Is Montréal safe?
Montréal currently scores 25/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Canada (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Montréal · Methodology
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 16 → 25 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 17 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Montréal's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Montréal
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Montréal, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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