Quebec City (QC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (77°F). 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 -18°C (0°F).). 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.
Monthly Temperature in Quebec City
In Quebec City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a very cold -6°C (21°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to -16°C (3°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Quebec City
Quebec City experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1354 mm (53 in) of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Quebec City occurs in October, which receives around 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, February, Quebec City experiences moderate snowfall, totaling 84 mm (3.3 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Quebec City Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Quebec City
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Quebec City by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Quebec City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 73%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Quebec City (QC) 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
