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Quebec City weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Quebec City? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Quebec City tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -16°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Quebec City in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 98 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Quebec City. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quebec City climate page with graphs.

 

Quebec City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 98 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Quebec City should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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