When is the best time to go to Québec
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Québec, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Québec
Québec weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Québec are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 85mm | 3.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
January in Québec is generally a little damp with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Québec for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Québec and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Québec with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 70mm | 4.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Québec is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Québec for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Québec and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Québec with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 84mm | 5.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Québec is characteristically cold and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Québec.
March is in the spring in Québec and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Québec with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 81mm | 6.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
Québec's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Québec.
April is in the spring in Québec and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Québec with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 110mm | 7.5hrs | 16.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Québec and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Québec, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Québec and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Québec with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 112mm | 8.2hrs | 10.2hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Québec during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Québec, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Québec and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Québec with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 118mm | 8.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Québec is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Québec, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Québec and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Québec with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 113mm | 7.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Québec is characteristically warm and damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Québec, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Québec and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Québec with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 123mm | 5.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Québec's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Québec, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Québec and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Québec with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 97mm | 4.2hrs | 16.1hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Québec and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Québec, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Québec and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Québec with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 101mm | 2.9hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in November in Québec is characteristically cold and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Québec for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Québec and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Québec with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 109mm | 2.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Québec is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Québec for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Québec and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Québec with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Québec weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -7.9°C 17.8°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 123mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
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