Quebec City (QC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Quebec City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1354 mm (53 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Year-round, Quebec City has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 134 mm (5.3 in), and the driest month, February, with 84 mm (3.3 in), is minimal.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 121 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Quebec City Temperature page.

Quebec City's average annual precipitation is 1354 mm (53 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Quebec City (QC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Quebec City (QC) Climate page.