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Best time to visit · Quebec, Canada
For the most comfortable weather in Québec City, aim for May & June and September. September tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 19°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 45.2 in (1147 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 19°F-7°C | 22°F-5°C | 31°F-1°C | 46°F8°C | 62°F17°C | 71°F22°C | 76°F24°C | 74°F23°C | 67°F20°C | 53°F12°C | 39°F4°C | 26°F-3°C |
| Avg low | 2°F-17°C | 4°F-16°C | 14°F-10°C | 30°F-1°C | 43°F6°C | 54°F12°C | 60°F16°C | 58°F15°C | 50°F10°C | 39°F4°C | 27°F-3°C | 11°F-12°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.6 in66 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.8 in72 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.8 in123 mm | 4.3 in108 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 3.7 in95 mm |
| Humidity | 97% | 96% | 94% | 86% | 81% | 82% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 86% | 90% | 96% |
| Cloud | 67% | 66% | 63% | 67% | 69% | 65% | 62% | 60% | 57% | 70% | 74% | 74% |
| Comfort | 45 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 77 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 83 | 58 | 39 | 39 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~332 m (1,089 ft) to Québec City's ~58 m (190 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 19–26°F (-7–-3°C), and nights reach 2°F (-17°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.9 in (225 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December; the season averages 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 31°F highs in March to 62°F by May. About 10.2 in (260 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 57/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 71–76°F (22–24°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.5 in (344 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 54°F (12°C). June is among the best-scoring months (season average 73/100).
Temperatures slide from 67°F highs in September to 39°F by November. About 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 60/100.
By comfort score: 3 Great, 2 Good, 5 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: May & June and September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Québec City, aim for May & June and September. September tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. July & August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.5 in (64 mm). The yearly total is around 45.2 in (1147 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C) and highs of 19°F (-7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 76°F (24°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 83%, and highs peak around 76°F (24°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 2°F (-17°C) in January.
Poll the group on May & June and September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
