Canada · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Quebec City are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Quebec City sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in January (around -7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1184mm — July is typically the wettest month (~121mm) and March the driest (~73mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / -16°C | 81mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | -4° / -13°C | 74mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 2° / -8°C | 73mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 10° / 0°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 18° / 7°C | 99mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 23° / 13°C | 117mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 15°C | 121mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 15°C | 113mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 10°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 11° / 4°C | 105mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 4° / -3°C | 100mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | -3° / -11°C | 98mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Quebec City is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -7°C (20°F) and nighttime lows near -16°C (3°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
February in Quebec City is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -4°C (24°F) and nighttime lows near -13°C (8°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
March in Quebec City is cold, with average daytime highs around 2°C (35°F) and nighttime lows near -8°C (18°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
April in Quebec City is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Quebec City is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Quebec City is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Quebec City is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 121mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Quebec City is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 113mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Quebec City is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Quebec City is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Quebec City is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (27°F). Expect roughly 100mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Quebec City is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -3°C (26°F) and nighttime lows near -11°C (11°F). Expect roughly 98mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat