AI-generatedQuebec City at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,235 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Quebec City
Quebec City has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Quebec City is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:0118:00
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:42–07:42 · evening 17:19–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:42 · evening 18:19–18:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Quebec City in October?
In October, Quebec City is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:01 – 18:00
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Toronto
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Quebec City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Quebec City, 38 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Quebec City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Quebec City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Quebec City has about 12 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Quebec City
How breezy and how cloudy Quebec City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Quebec City typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Quebec City: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Quebec City
How often the day gets hot in Quebec City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Quebec City has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Quebec City
When Quebec City is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Quebec City has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Quebec City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | −7° | −15° | 3.5 h | 12 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −5° | −14° | 4.5 h | 10 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 1° | −8° | 5.4 h | 11 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 9° | −1° | 6.1 h | 11 | 102 |
| MayMay | 71 | 17° | 7° | 7.0 h | 13 | 101 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 13 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 24° | 16° | 7.5 h | 15 | 124 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 23° | 15° | 6.9 h | 13 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 11° | 5.9 h | 11 | 104 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 12° | 5° | 4.2 h | 12 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 4° | −3° | 3.2 h | 13 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | −3° | −11° | 2.8 h | 13 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.81° N, 71.21° W · 54 m · America/Toronto
Best time to visit Quebec City
The best time to visit Quebec City is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from November to December; the wettest month is June with 128 mm.
Quebec City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quebec City in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Quebec City in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Quebec City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Quebec City in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -6–-3 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Quebec City for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Quebec City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Quebec City: score 76 against 36. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 36 | 76better |
| Day high | 12° | 22° |
| Night low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 128 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug, Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Quebec City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January-6° · 4 h
In January, Quebec City is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 78 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in January21February-4° · 5 h
In February, Quebec City is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 73 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in February23March1° · 5 h
In March, Quebec City is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 82 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in March27April9° · 6 h
In April, Quebec City is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in April71May17° · 7 h
In May, Quebec City is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in May76June22° · 8 h
In June, Quebec City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in June72July24° · 8 h
In July, Quebec City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in July74August23° · 7 h
In August, Quebec City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in August75September19° · 6 h
In September, Quebec City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in September36October12° · 4 h
In October, Quebec City is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in October12November4° · 3 h
In November, Quebec City is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
Quebec City in November11December-3° · 3 h
In December, Quebec City is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 109 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quebec City.
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Quebec City vs. Trois-Rivières
In October Trois-Rivières has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs. 36). During the day Trois-Rivières is 1 °C warmer than Quebec City.
| in October | Quebec City | Trois-Rivières |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 36 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Quebec City ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hamilton15°53
- 2Toronto14°52
- 3Niagara-on-the-Lake15°51
- 4Niagara Falls15°51
- 5London15°50
- 6Halifax14°14°49
- 7Collingwood (Blue Mountains)13°47
- 8Ottawa13°44
- 14Quebec CityThis page12°36
Planning a trip to Quebec City
Weather for your travel dates
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Quebec City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Quebec City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Quebec City
When is the best time to visit Quebec City?
The best time to visit Quebec City is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Quebec City?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Quebec City?
Rain is most frequent from May to August and from November to December; the wettest month is June with 128 mm. The driest month is February with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quebec City get?
Quebec City gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Quebec City in?
Quebec City uses the time zone America/Toronto: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Quebec City?
A nonstop flight from London to Quebec City takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Quebec City?
Quebec City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 13.
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