Best time to go to Quebec City Average weather of Quebec City, Quebec

When is the best time to go to Quebec City?

When is the best time to go to Quebec City? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Quebec City are May, June, July, August and September
On average, the warmest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are April, May, June, July, August, October and December

Annual weather in Quebec City

For full information about the climate and weather in Quebec City a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	9°F/20°F	5in	very bad weather	Quebec City in january
February	11°F/22°F	4.6in	very bad weather	Quebec City in february
March	20°F/31°F	5in	very bad weather	Quebec City in march
April	34°F/45°F	6.3in	very bad weather	Quebec City in april
May	50°F/63°F	5.9in	good weather	Quebec City in may
June	59°F/70°F	5.8in	good weather	Quebec City in june
July	65°F/76°F	6in	good weather	Quebec City in july
August	63°F/76°F	6.1in	good weather	Quebec City in august
September	54°F/67°F	5.6in	good weather	Quebec City in september
October	43°F/54°F	7.2in	bad weather	Quebec City in october
November	31°F/40°F	5.6in	very bad weather	Quebec City in november
December	18°F/27°F	6.1in	very bad weather	Quebec City in december

Weather and climate in Quebec City

Quebec City enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Quebec City is 49°F (ranging from 20°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 69in, with a minimum of 4.6in in february and a maximum of 7.2in in october.

Between january and april the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains about 6.3in each month.
In the month of may the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 5.9in each month.
From june to september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and, in september, 7 days of rain are expected.
In october the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and you can expect to have 7.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
Between november and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 20°F and it rains in december about 6.1in.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Quebec City

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Quebec City: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Quebec City

Find out when Quebec City has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Quebec City

Very low season in Quebec City
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April and November.
Low season in Quebec City
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, May, October and December.
High season in Quebec City
The number of visitors to Quebec City is high in: June and September.
Peak season in Quebec City
The largest number of tourists visiting Quebec City is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Quebec City month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Quebec City month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Quebec City. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Quebec City

A return flight between London and Quebec City is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 537 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 301 more for your airline ticket to Quebec City if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Quebec City

On average, it costs $ 87 per day to hire a car in Quebec City. This price varies by $ 51 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 64 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 114.

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