Late summer · Weather & things to do
Québec City in August
Little changes in Québec City from July: highs stay near 74°F (23°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (108 mm).
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 67°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (69 → 71/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
- Our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Québec City in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bar Le Sacrilège
Easygoing pub on Rue Saint-Jean with a leafy back terrace and local beers.
Why now August scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Le Lapin Sauté
Small Petit-Champlain bistro known for rabbit dishes, cassoulet and a heated terrace.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Glissades de la Terrasse
Wooden toboggan run on the Terrasse Dufferin, open in winter since 1884, beside the Chateau Frontenac.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Montmorency Falls
Falls 30 m higher than Niagara with a suspension bridge, cable car and zipline.
Plains of Abraham
Battlefields park where the 1759 battle was fought, now lawns and lookouts over the river.
German Christmas Market
Marche de Noel allemand: wooden chalets selling mulled wine, sausages and crafts by City Hall and its gardens.
Nearby in August
- Charlevoix in August~65 mi · highs 71°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in August~144 mi · highs 79°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in August~166 mi · highs 74°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vermont in August~169 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~332 m to Québec City's ~58 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Québec City in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Québec City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 83 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
How hot is Québec City in August?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Québec City in August?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm).
What should I pack for Québec City in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Québec City
Routes in season in August
- Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix Jun – Oct
Planning Québec City in August?
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