Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Québec City in October
Québec City cools off: highs slip to 53°F (12°C), from 67°F in September, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.7 in (119 mm).
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (15°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in September to 58/100.
- October sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
- Our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- 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 October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Aux Anciens Canadiens
Traditional Quebec cooking in a red-roofed house from the 1670s: tourtiere, pea soup, maple syrup pie.
Hotel de Glace
Ice hotel rebuilt each winter from snow and ice at Valcartier, with sculpted rooms, an ice bar and a chapel.
Montmorency Falls
Falls 30 m higher than Niagara with a suspension bridge, cable car and zipline.
German Christmas Market
Marche de Noel allemand: wooden chalets selling mulled wine, sausages and crafts by City Hall and its gardens.
Paillard
Busy bakery-café for croissants, sandwiches and gelato inside the walls.
Musée de la civilisation
Hands-on museum on Québec history and Indigenous nations in the lower town.
Nearby in October
- Charlevoix in October~65 mi · highs 49°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in October~144 mi · highs 56°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in October~166 mi · highs 52°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vermont in October~169 mi · highs 55°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Québec City?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 83. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. October is inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
How cold is Québec City in October?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Québec City in October?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm).
What should I pack for Québec City in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), 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 October
- Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix Jun – Oct
Planning Québec City in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.