Climate - Quebec City (Canada)

The climate of Quebec City is continental, with very cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in southeastern Canada, at the 46th parallel north, on the St. Lawrence River (which freezes in winter), and is the capital of the province of Quebec.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature can drop to -30 °C (-22 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -36.7 °C (-34.1 °F) and was set in January 2015.
On the hottest days of the year, it can reach 30/32 °C (86/90 °F). After the war, the highest record is 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) and was set in July 1953 and 1959.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -11 °C (12 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 20 °C (68 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,190 millimeters (46.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 75 mm (3 in) in the driest months (February, March) to 120 mm (4.7 in) in the wettest (July). On average, as high as 3 meters (10 feet) of snow fall per year. Usually it snows from November to early April. Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 1,915 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Quebec City is summer, from June to August.

Quebec City - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Quebec City is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -11.1 °C (12 °F), with a minimum of -16.2 °C (2.9 °F) and a maximum of -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -29.5 °C (-21 °F). However, it dropped to -36.7 °C (-34.1 °F) in January 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In February, the weather in Quebec City is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -9.8 °C (14 °F), with a minimum of -15.3 °C (4.5 °F) and a maximum of -4.2 °C (24.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -27.5 °C (-17 °F). However, it dropped to -34.3 °C (-29.7 °F) in February 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it reached 12 °C (53.6 °F) in February 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Quebec City is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.7 °C (25 °F), with a minimum of -9 °C (15.9 °F) and a maximum of 1.5 °C (34.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -22.5 °C (-8 °F). However, it dropped to -32.6 °C (-26.7 °F) in March 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it reached 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In April, the weather in Quebec City is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.9 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) and a maximum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -19.2 °C (-2.6 °F) in April 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In May, the weather in Quebec City is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in May 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In June, the weather in Quebec City is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in June 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Quebec City is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Quebec City is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (77.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Quebec City is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in September 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in September 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Quebec City is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.3 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -9.2 °C (15.4 °F) in October 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in October 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In November, the weather in Quebec City is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.5 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13.5 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -22.8 °C (-9 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In December, the weather in Quebec City is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -6.6 °C (20 °F), with a minimum of -10.9 °C (12.3 °F) and a maximum of -2.3 °C (27.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -24 °C (-11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -33.4 °C (-28.1 °F) in December 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it reached 13 °C (55.4 °F) in December 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).