If you plan to visit Quebec in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 134 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
134 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Quebec in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 68% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +3°C.
Is Quebec warm or cold in October?
Quebec is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +4°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Quebec:
Climate in Quebec in October
Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+12°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-8°C
-25°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+27°C
+23°C
Rainfall
490 mm
134 mm
84 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
1
Cloudy days
10
11
11
Rainy days
16
16
7
Snowy days
0
1
10
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 490 mm to 134 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Quebec in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 154 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Quebec?
This is the weather in Quebec in October 2023:
1 October
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+24°C
2 October
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+22°C
3 October
☀️
+25°C
4 October
☁️
+25°C
5 October
🌫️
+27°C
6 October
☁️
+25°C
7 October
☁️
+23°C
8 October
🌫️
+19°C
9 October
☁️
+15°C
10 October
☁️
+16°C
11 October
🌧️
+12°C
12 October
🌧️
+12°C
13 October
☁️
+16°C
14 October
☁️
+14°C
15 October
☁️
+13°C
16 October
☁️
+13°C
17 October
☁️
+13°C
18 October
☀️
+15°C
19 October
☁️
+16°C
20 October
☁️
+17°C
21 October
🌧️
+15°C
22 October
🌧️
+13°C
23 October
🌧️
+12°C
24 October
☀️
+10°C
25 October
☁️
+14°C
26 October
🌧️
+16°C
27 October
🌫️
+13°C
28 October
🌫️
+17°C
29 October
☁️
+7°C
30 October
☁️
+3°C
31 October
☀️
+3°C
In October 2023 Quebec had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Quebec climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Quebec in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Quebec?
It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quebec in October?
October has mild temperatures in Quebec. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Quebec rainy in October?
Quebec is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quebec in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.