Best time to visit Quebec City
The best months to visit Quebec City are June, August and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, August and July score best for Quebec City weather:
- June24° / 11°CJune is mild and green but rainy, with Old Port and Île d Orléans plans needing weather checks.
- July26° / 14°CJuly is warm and busy around Festival d été, so reserve central rooms and expect crowds near stages.
- August25° / 13°CAugust stays warm, strong for terraces, ferries, and Montmorency Falls between showers.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Quebec City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° | -16° | 87 | 14 | 9h |
| February | -4° | -15° | 66 | 10 | 10h |
| March | 2° | -9° | 78 | 10 | 12h |
| April | 9° | -1° | 94 | 11 | 13h |
| May | 19° | 6° | 92 | 11 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 24° | 11° | 115 | 11 | 16h |
| JulyBest weather | 26° | 14° | 119 | 12 | 15h |
| AugustBest weather | 25° | 13° | 109 | 10 | 14h |
| September | 20° | 8° | 111 | 10 | 12h |
| October | 12° | 2° | 116 | 12 | 11h |
| November | 5° | -4° | 91 | 11 | 9h |
| December | -2° | -11° | 96 | 14 | 8h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Quebec City month by month
January
Quebec City in January: -6°C high, -16.2°C low, 87mm rain over 14 days, 8.7h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
Quebec City in February: -4.2°C high, -15.3°C low, 66mm rain over 10 days, 10.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
Winter Carnival
March
Quebec City in March: 1.5°C high, -9°C low, 78mm rain over 10 days, 11.6h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Quebec City in April: 9.3°C high, -1.5°C low, 94mm rain over 11 days, 13.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Quebec City in May: 18.8°C high, 5.5°C low, 92mm rain over 11 days, 14.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Quebec City in June: 23.7°C high, 10.6°C low, 115mm rain over 11 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JulyBest weather
Quebec City in July: 26°C high, 13.6°C low, 119mm rain over 12 days, 15.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Festival d'été
AugustBest weather
Quebec City in August: 25°C high, 12.7°C low, 109mm rain over 10 days, 14h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Festival of New France
September
Quebec City in September: 20.3°C high, 8.4°C low, 111mm rain over 10 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
October
Quebec City in October: 12.4°C high, 2.3°C low, 116mm rain over 12 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Quebec City in November: 4.8°C high, -3.8°C low, 91mm rain over 11 days, 9.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
December
Quebec City in December: -2.3°C high, -10.9°C low, 96mm rain over 14 days, 8.4h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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