Quebec City vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in May. Montreal offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Montreal 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.

Montreal averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.

Montreal sees 98 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.