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Quebec in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Quebec in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Quebec in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Quebec, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +24°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 560 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
560 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Quebec in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +21°C.

Is Quebec warm or cold in August?

Quebec is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +15°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Quebec, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Quebec in August

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+25°C+24°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+3°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+34°C+33°C
Rainfall
328 mm560 mm490 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
91010
Rainy days
191816
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +24°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 328 mm to 560 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 2 to 3.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Quebec in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Quebec is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 18960 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1056 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Quebec, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+21°C
2 August
🌧️
+23°C
3 August
🌧️
+19°C
4 August
🌧️
+21°C
5 August
🌫️
+23°C
6 August
🌧️
+25°C
7 August
🌧️
+20°C
8 August
🌫️
+18°C
9 August
🌧️
+23°C
10 August
🌧️
+26°C
11 August
🌧️
+20°C
12 August
🌧️
+23°C
13 August
🌫️
+23°C
14 August
🌧️
+22°C
15 August
🌧️
+25°C
16 August
🌧️
+26°C
17 August
🌧️
+27°C
18 August
🌧️
+24°C
19 August
🌧️
+19°C
20 August
🌧️
+26°C
21 August
☁️
+22°C
22 August
☀️
+23°C
23 August
🌧️
+25°C
24 August
🌧️
+25°C
25 August
🌫️
+20°C
26 August
🌧️
+22°C
27 August
🌧️
+23°C
28 August
🌧️
+25°C
29 August
🌧️
+25°C
30 August
🌫️
+20°C
31 August
🌧️
+21°C
In August 2023 Quebec had 1 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Quebec climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Quebec in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+9°C) and the highest in 2010 (+12°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in August:

Is August a good time to visit Quebec?

It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Quebec in August?

August is warm in Quebec. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Quebec rainy in August?

Quebec is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Quebec in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Quebec

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.