CanadaThe weather in May in Quebec City
It's cool to moderate in May in Quebec City with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 11°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Quebec City. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Quebec City, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2020, Quebec City reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Quebec City is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Quebec City
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Quebec City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Quebec City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 69 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,3 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Quebec City with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 5°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Quebec City is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Quebec City, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Quebec City
Temperature in May in Quebec City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Quebec City
Total precipitation in May in Quebec City over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Quebec City
Snowfall in May in Quebec City per year
Daily UV index in May in Quebec City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Quebec City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.