The climate of Quebec City

The current climate in Quebec City 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 Quebec City, Canada.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Quebec City 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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or explore 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Quebec City

The climate table of Quebec City 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.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Quebec City, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Quebec City

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Yearly Temperature in Quebec City

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Quebec City, 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 Quebec City

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Quebec City

Average Snowfall per Month in Quebec City

Total Yearly Snowfall in Quebec City

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Quebec City

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Average weather in Quebec City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quebec City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.