Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in October. Montreal offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 7 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Montreal is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Quebec City is cooler at 11°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Montreal is the stronger choice in October.

Montreal reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Quebec City averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 October.

Montreal receives approximately 112 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 127 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.