When is the best time to visit Québec City?

The most comfortable stretch is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 56 to 73 degrees F with 10 to 13 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 78 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 22 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Québec City?

July, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is September, with about 10. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Québec City?

July averages 78 degrees F by day and 61 degrees F at night, and January averages 22 degrees F and 7 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Québec City?

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Québec City: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Québec City

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Best time to visit Québec City

The most comfortable months in Québec City are May to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 56 to 73°F and 10 to 13 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 78°F, and January the coolest at 22°F. July sees the most rain, around 16 days, while September is the driest with about 10.

Jan22°7°13 d

Feb25°8°13 d

Mar36°20°12 d

Apr48°31°12 d

May64°44°12 d

Jun73°55°13 d

Jul78°61°16 d

Aug75°60°15 d

Sep68°52°10 d

Oct56°42°11 d

Nov40°28°12 d

Dec30°16°14 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Québec City: common questions

When is the best time to visit Québec City?: The most comfortable stretch is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 56 to 73°F with 10 to 13 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 78°F on average, and January the coolest at 22°F.
What is the rainiest month in Québec City?: July, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is September, with about 10. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Québec City?: July averages 78°F by day and 61°F at night, and January averages 22°F and 7°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Québec City?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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