Quebec City vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in August. Montreal offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Quebec City sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Montreal is also comfortable at 25°C.

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

Quebec City reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Montreal averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 17°C (63°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 August.

Quebec City receives approximately 114 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 100 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.