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Weather in December in Quebec

Considering a trip to Quebec this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Quebec in December?

Quebec is a region in Canada. The weather in Quebec in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Chibougamau at -7°C to cold in Magdalen Islands at 3°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Magdalen Islands and -16°C in Chibougamau. In many regions in Canada, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rouyn with an average of 67 mm to high snowfall in Magdalen Islands with 135 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 80 hours of sunshine in Montréal. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Quebec, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Quebec's yearly weather, check out our Quebec climate page.

Where to go in Quebec in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Quebec on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?

Montréal

In December Montréal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montréal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-1°C 
85 hours 
92 mm 
14 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
80 hours 
92 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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-4°C 
-14°C 
99 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Montréal

Quebec City

In December Quebec City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Quebec City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-4°C 
77 hours 
110 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-11°C 
83 hours 
112 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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-6°C 
-16°C 
98 hours 
94 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Quebec City

Mont-Tremblant

In December Mont-Tremblant generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mont-Tremblant
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-5°C 
95 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-12°C 
93 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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-7°C 
-17°C 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Mont-Tremblant

La Malbaie

In December La Malbaie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Malbaie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-3°C 
110 mm 
11 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
105 mm 
12 days 
poor 
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-6°C 
-14°C 
84 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in La Malbaie

Magdalen Islands

In December Magdalen Islands generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Magdalen Islands
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
3°C 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
135 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-6°C 
115 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Magdalen Islands

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quebec, in Canada.

Is December the best time to visit Quebec?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Montréal, December may not be the ideal time to visit Quebec.

On average, the best time to visit Quebec is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Montréal. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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