Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Québec City in November
Québec City cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 53°F in October, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.5 in (90 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May & June and September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 58/100 in October to 39/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- November sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Québec City in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Place Royale
Cobbled square where Champlain founded the city in 1608, framed by stone houses and the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Quartier Petit Champlain
Narrow lower-town lanes of boutiques and bistros under the cliff, reached by funicular or Breakneck Stairs.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Paillard
Busy bakery-café for croissants, sandwiches and gelato inside the walls.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
La Citadelle de Québec
Star-shaped fortress still home to the Royal 22e Régiment, with guided tours and summer guard changes.
Aux Anciens Canadiens
Traditional Quebec cooking in a red-roofed house from the 1670s: tourtiere, pea soup, maple syrup pie.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Plains of Abraham
Battlefields park where the 1759 battle was fought, now lawns and lookouts over the river.
Nearby in November
- Charlevoix in November~65 mi · highs 35°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in November~144 mi · highs 42°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in November~166 mi · highs 38°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vermont in November~169 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Québec City?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May & June and September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Québec City in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Québec City in November?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm).
What should I pack for Québec City in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Québec City
Routes in season in November
- Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant Late Nov – Mar
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