Boston vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in May. Boston offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Quebec City sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Quebec City is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in May.

Boston reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Quebec City averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Boston receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 102 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.