L'Assomption
Lanaudière · Canada
L'Assomption is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec, Canada, on the L'Assomption River. It is the seat of the Regional County Municipality of L'Assomption. It is located on the outer fringes of the Montreal urban area.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 26°C (80°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -17°C (2°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 14 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 61% of places in Canada.
- Autumn foliage · Mont-Tremblant · Sep 18 – Oct 12 · 99 km away
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 8 km/h W
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1026 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:16 / 18:01
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit L'Assomption
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -7° | -5° | 1° | 10° | 18° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 20° | 13° | 6° | -2° |
| Average low | -17° | -15° | -9° | 0° | 6° | 12° | 15° | 14° | 9° | 3° | -2° | -11° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 70 | 59 | 61 | 73 | 81 | 92 | 87 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 94 | 81 |
| Rain days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 9 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Humidity (%) | 73 | 72 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 69 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 78 | 78 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Go score | 11 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 63 | 78 | 80 | 77 | 71 | 39 | 8 | 8 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in L'Assomption, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
L'Assomption: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Festivals and events around L'Assomption
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
L'Assomption travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
L'Assomption lies in Quebec, Canada. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 26°C (80°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in French)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Basilica of St Ann of Varennes
Catholic basilica in Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Notre-Dame-des-Champs of Repentigny Catholic Church
church in Repentigny (Quebec)
Musée d'art de Joliette
museum in Joliette in Canada
church of Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu
church building in Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, Canada
Saint-Sulpice Church
church building in Saint-Sulpice, Quebec, Canada
Madeleine de Verchères Monument
Église Saint-Louis-de-France
church building in Quebec, Canada
Lac Pincourt
lake in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada
Église de la Purification-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
church building in Quebec, Canada
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Église Saint-Paul
church building in Quebec, Canada
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier
old church building in Quebec, Canada
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Église du Christ-Roi
church building in Quebec, Canada
L'Assomption: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Canadian Dollar
CAD · $
1 USD ≈ 1.407 CAD
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Emergency911
- Meal, casual restaurantCA$28.00≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoCA$6.50≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)CA$9.70≈ $6.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CA$2.90≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 kmCA$20.00≈ $15.00
- Public transport ticketCA$3.70≈ $2.60
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCA$215≈ $155
Estimated from Canada’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 90% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to L'Assomption
Nearest airports
- YHUMontréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportMontréal34 km
- YULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportMontréal46 km
- YMXMontreal Mirabel International AirportMontréal50 km
- PBGPlattsburgh International AirportPlattsburgh130 km
- MSSMassena International Airport Richards FieldMassena148 km
Distances
- Ottawa182 km 3 h 10
- Toronto527 km 9 h 08 · 1 h 20
- Montréal37 km 39 min
- Calgary3,015 km 52 h 16 · 4 h 31
- Edmonton2,962 km 51 h 20 · 4 h 27
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Hotels in L'Assomption
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like L'Assomption
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Nearby places
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Population history
1991–2024Climate in L'Assomption
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit L'Assomption?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit L'Assomption is June–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in L'Assomption in October?
In October, L'Assomption averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 90 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in L'Assomption?
December, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to L'Assomption?
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 46 km away.
What power plugs are used in Canada?
Plug types A, B, at 120 V.
What currency is used in Canada?
Canadian Dollar (CAD).
What is the emergency number in Canada?
911.
Is Canada safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is L'Assomption most crowded?
The busiest months are June–September.
When is L'Assomption least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
What time zone is L'Assomption in?
America/Toronto (UTC-4).
What is the population of L'Assomption?
About 15,906.