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The weather in October in Quebec City

It's cool in October in Quebec City with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Quebec City. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 27°C in 2023, Quebec City reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Quebec City is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Quebec City

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Quebec City New York
Average temperature 13°C 21°C
Max. temperature 17°C 26°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 111 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,0 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Quebec City with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Quebec City is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October 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 October in Quebec City

Temperature in October in Quebec City over the years

Precipitation charts

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

Total precipitation in October in Quebec City over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Quebec City

Snowfall in October in Quebec City per year

Daily UV index in October in Quebec City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.