Best Time to Visit
🇨🇦 Quebec City, Canada · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-7°
-15°
Poor
Feb
-5°
-14°
Fair
Mar
1°
-8°
Good
Apr
8°
-1°
Good
May
17°
7°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
16°
Great
Aug
23°
15°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
11°
4°
Good
Nov
4°
-2°
Poor
Dec
-3°
-11°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C | -15°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -5°C | -14°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 1°C | -8°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 8°C | -1°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 7°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 11°C | 4°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 4°C | -2°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | -3°C | -11°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 9°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 11°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: -5°C high, -13°C low
Cool to cold at -5°C (23°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -13°C (9°F).
The least favorable time to visit Quebec City is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Quebec City during the best travel months (June, September, May), when temperatures range from 10°C to 19°C:
Quebec City has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just -7°C. Annual rainfall averages 1231mm across approximately 147 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -7 | -5 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 4 | -3 |
| Low °C | -15 | -14 | -8 | -1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 4 | -2 | -11 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 83 | 69 | 80 | 103 | 102 | 118 | 126 | 114 | 111 | 127 | 97 | 101 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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