Our verdict
The best time to visit Quebec City is October-November
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 20℃ (67℉) in the middle of the day. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -19℃ (-2℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Quebec City when the days are longest, you should visit in July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Quebec City in November. Head over there in February instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Quebec City. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!
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Quebec City seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Quebec City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Quebec City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Quebec City
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Quebec City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Quebec City climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Quebec City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Quebec City in January
- Average temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average high temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in February
- Average temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average high temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (6℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in March
- Average temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in April
- Average temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in May
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in June
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quebec City in July
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Quebec City in August
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Quebec City in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Quebec City in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in November
- Average temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 82mm (3") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Quebec City in December
- Average temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quebec City in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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