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When is the best time to visit Quebec?
In general the best time to visit Quebec is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in July and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Quebec in different months
This is the average weather in Quebec for each month based on historic data:
May usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +18°C during May.
In January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 107 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 560 mm in August.
Climate in Quebec
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Quebec for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +13°C | +20°C | +28°C | +32°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +27°C | +23°C | +13°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -6°C | -5°C | +1°C | +9°C | +18°C | +23°C | +25°C | +24°C | +19°C | +12°C | +4°C | -3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -35°C | -32°C | -28°C | -18°C | -3°C | +1°C | +5°C | +3°C | -4°C | -8°C | -25°C | -34°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 72 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 12 | 40 | 89 | 135 | 153 | 328 | 560 | 490 | 134 | 84 | 35 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 69 | 65 | 57 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 81 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 17 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Quebec during the whole year:
The hottest month in Quebec is July with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -15°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Quebec looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Quebec is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Quebec during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 40 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 18 rainy days and 560 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Quebec during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 17 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec:
What is the hottest month in Quebec?
The hottest month in Quebec is July with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Quebec?
The coldest month in Quebec is January with minimum temperatures of -15°C.
Is Quebec worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Quebec could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Quebec?
if you're looking to visit Quebec when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 12 mm of rain.
Other cities in Canada
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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, 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.