Quebec City · WinterMonth summary
Quebec City weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-14°C – -5°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Quebec City in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Quebec City. July (7.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Quebec City in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Quebec City is cool (-5°C during the day). Days are short (5.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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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 January, Quebec City averages -5°C, 41% rainy days and 5.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +30°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Quebec City in January
Is January a good time to visit Quebec City?
January is not recommended for Quebec City (score 3.1/10). With 41% rainy days and 5.9h of sunshine, consider July (7.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Quebec City in January?
It's cool with -5°C daytime and -14°C at night. 5.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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