The climate of Québec
The current climate in Québec features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of -6°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Québec, Canada.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Québec in recent years was 34°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Québec gets 1285 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 272 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Québec?
The best time to visit Québec for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Québec. 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.
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Climate Table of Québec
The climate table of Québec shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Québec, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Québec
Yearly Temperature in Québec
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Québec, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Québec
Total Yearly Precipitation in Québec
Average Snowfall per Month in Québec
Total Yearly Snowfall in Québec
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Québec, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Québec
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Average weather in Québec by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Québec. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.