Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in September. Montreal offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Quebec City sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Montreal sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Quebec City is also comfortable at 19°C.

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

Montreal reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Quebec City averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 September.

Montreal receives approximately 98 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 111 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.