Quebec City vs Boston

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.

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

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

Quebec City reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Quebec City receives approximately 102 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 80 mm over 11 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%.