Quebec City · SummerMonth summary
Quebec City weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Quebec City in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.6/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Quebec City in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Quebec City brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (12.0h of sunshine). With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Quebec City averages 24°C, 46% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Quebec City in August
Is August a good time to visit Quebec City?
August is an excellent time to visit Quebec City (score 7.6/10). With 24°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 46% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Quebec City in August?
With 24°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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