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Quebec City Climate by Month

The climate of Quebec City is classified as humid continental. Summers in Quebec City can be very warm and humid with average temperatures around 25°C. It does feel a lot warmer most of the times due to the high humidity.

Winters are cold with many windy days and snow. The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Quebec City in January is -17.7°C.). Quebec is also one of the most snow-rich cities in Canada, so if you like snow Quebec is the place to be. Autumn and spring are mild and of short duration.

Average day and night temperature

In Quebec City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a very cold -6°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -16°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Quebec City experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1354 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Quebec City occurs in October, which receives around 134 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, February, Quebec City experiences moderate snowfall, totaling approximately 84 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Quebec City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Quebec City in Canada

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Quebec City?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Quebec City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Quebec City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Quebec City?
    October tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Quebec City?
    February is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Quebec City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 253 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Quebec City

    Wed   Dec 11
    5°C | -1°C
    NE 22 km/h
    34 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    4°C | -6°C
    SW 32 km/h
    8.8 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    -6°C | -10°C
    W 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain