What’s the climate like in Quebec City?
The current climate of Quebec City features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of -6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -15°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Quebec City in recent years was 34°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2014.
On average, Quebec City gets 1285 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 272 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Quebec City?
The best time to visit Quebec City for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Quebec City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Quebec City
The climate table of Quebec City shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -6 | -4 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 4 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -13 | -14 | -8 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 5 | -2 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 141 | 104 | 118 | 114 | 69 | 99 | 97 | 94 | 80 | 111 | 111 | 147 |
| Snow (cm) | 63 | 64 | 56 | 17 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 20 | 51 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1285 mm per year, averaging 107 mm per month
- Snowfall: 272 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in May, 80 mm in September and 94 mm in August
- Wettest months: 147 mm in December, 141 mm in January and 118 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Quebec City
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Quebec City, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Quebec City
This graph shows how much precipitation Quebec City, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Quebec City
This graph shows how much snow Quebec City, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Quebec City
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Quebec City, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Quebec City
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Quebec City, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Quebec City
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Quebec City, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Quebec City
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Quebec City, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Quebec City by Month
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