Average Monthly Sunshine in Quebec City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Quebec City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Quebec City, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 253 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1916 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Quebec City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Quebec City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Quebec City enjoys an average of 1916 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Quebec City’s wettest month, receives 133 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Quebec City Precipitation page.