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Québec City in July
Québec City's warmest month brings highs averaging 76°F (24°C), lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain.
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (123 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (16°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (123 mm) across the month.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 19 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in June to 69/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
- Our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Québec City in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Musée de la civilisation
Hands-on museum on Québec history and Indigenous nations in the lower town.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Place Royale
Cobbled square where Champlain founded the city in 1608, framed by stone houses and the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in July.
Quartier Petit Champlain
Narrow lower-town lanes of boutiques and bistros under the cliff, reached by funicular or Breakneck Stairs.
Paillard
Busy bakery-café for croissants, sandwiches and gelato inside the walls.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Île d'Orléans
Farm island with cider houses, strawberry stands, chocolatiers and vineyards on a 67 km loop.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best late summer.
Aux Anciens Canadiens
Traditional Quebec cooking in a red-roofed house from the 1670s: tourtiere, pea soup, maple syrup pie.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Nearby in July
- Charlevoix in July~65 mi · highs 72°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in July~144 mi · highs 80°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Mont-Tremblant in July~166 mi · highs 76°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Vermont in July~169 mi · highs 77°F, 4.6 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Québec City?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 69/100 against a best of 83 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
How hot is Québec City in July?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Québec City in July?
Yes: about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm).
What should I pack for Québec City in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Québec City
Routes in season in July
- Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix Jun – Oct
Planning Québec City in July?
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