Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Stadium is an Olympic stadium located in Montreal, Canada. Named after the 1976 Summer Olympics, it was opened in 1976 and has a capacity of 45,757. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Canada.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs of 24 °C to 26 °C and lows of 14 °C to 17 °C. Winter months from December to February bring daily highs between -1 °C and -5 °C and lows of -9 °C to -14 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly totals ranging from 67 mm in February to 104 mm in August. The stadium is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 and provides wheelchair access.
The nearest airport is Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport, located 11 km away, while Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is 18 km away. The distance from the capital, Ottawa, is 168 km. Nearby sights include the Montreal Biosphere at 5.1 km, Old Montreal at 5.9 km, Notre-Dame Basilica at 5.9 km, Habitat 67 at 6.5 km, and Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral at 6.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -2 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 6 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -12 | -6 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 0 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 67 | 69 | 89 | 93 | 102 | 101 | 104 | 96 | 101 | 101 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
