Quebec City Weather in December 2026: what to expect (0.7/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Quebec City is cool (-2.0°C during the day). Days are short (2.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Quebec City. Compared to November: −5°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

-9°

Daylight

8.4h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 31

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Quebec City is June (7.7/10), 7.0 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Quebec City, capital of the province of Quebec (Canada): 540,000 inhabitants, founded in 1608 by Champlain, the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico (UNESCO 1985). 95% French-speaking (major difference from the more bilingual Montreal).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Canada

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyCanadian Dollar ($)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 25°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -5°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 53%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Quebec City ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.7 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

46.81°N · 71.21°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Quebec City?

June is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 44.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Quebec City get in June?

Quebec City averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Quebec City?

November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Quebec City in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.

Is Quebec City good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Quebec City scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Quebec City?

November is the most difficult month to visit Quebec City, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Quebec City in December?

The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Quebec City (low), with about 8.4h of daylight. No protection needed.