When to go
The Best Time to Visit Quebec City
Month-by-month climate data for Quebec City, Canada — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Quebec City— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
June–September, February. Long warm summer evenings on the ramparts, or the chaotic-fun Winter Carnival in February.
Warmest in Quebec City: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (-6°C / 21°F) · Wettest: Jul (~17 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Quebec City climate, month by month
January
-6° / -14°C
~11 rain days
Tough
February
-4° / -14°C
~14 rain days
Tough
March
2° / -7°C
~12 rain days
Tough
April
9° / -1°C
~12 rain days
Fair
May
18° / 7°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
June
23° / 13°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
July
25° / 16°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
24° / 15°C
~15 rain days
Good
September
20° / 11°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
13° / 5°C
~11 rain days
Good
November
5° / -3°C
~12 rain days
Tough
December
-1° / -10°C
~13 rain days
Tough
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