Quebec City, CanadaQuick decision
When to visit Quebec City?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
53% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (43%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old QuébecYear-round — Château Frontenac, Petit-Champlain and fortifications.
Winter CarnivalFebruary — Bonhomme, ice palace and snow sculptures.
Québécois FoodYear-round — poutine, tourtière, sugar shack (March).
Fall FoliageLate September–mid-October — Île d'Orléans and Charlevoix.
Monthly climate data
Quebec City weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -14°C | -5°C | 41% | 2.7 | 5.9h | 3.1/10 |
| ❄️ February | -14°C | -4°C | 46% | 3.1 | 7.4h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -7°C | 2°C | 37% | 2.9 | 9.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | -2°C | 8°C | 40% | 3.4 | 9.8h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 6°C | 17°C | 41% | 3.4 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 22°C | 44% | 4.8 | 12.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 25°C | 53% | 5.1 | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 46% | 4.6 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 20°C | 32% | 3.4 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 5°C | 13°C | 35% | 4.2 | 7.7h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌨️ November | -2°C | 3°C | 43% | 3.2 | 5.6h | 2.7/10 |
| ❄️ December | -11°C | -2°C | 43% | 3.1 | 5.0h | 2.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 39% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 48% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 37% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -4°C, 43% rainy days, 6.1h sunshine/day. Score: 3.0/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 53% rainy days and 25°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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