Quebec weather in October
Considering a trip to Quebec this October 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 October?
Quebec is a region in Canada. October in Quebec generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is cold in Chibougamau at 8°C and moderate in Salaberry de Valleyfield at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Salaberry de Valleyfield and 1°C in Chibougamau.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shawville with an average of 95 mm to high rainfall in Les Éboulements with 151 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Montréal. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Montréal. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Quebec in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Quebec climate page.
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Average weather in Montréal
In October Montréal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Quebec City
In October Quebec City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mont-Tremblant
In October Mont-Tremblant generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in La Malbaie
In October La Malbaie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Magdalen Islands
In October Magdalen Islands generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Quebec?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Montréal, October 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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