Quebec City Weather Information

From skiing to birdwatching, and amusement parks to historic tours, Quebec features a wide array of activities to enjoy, no matter what the season! Quebec's four distinct seasons of weather allow travelers to experience the famous Canadian city under all conditions.

Summer in Quebec City

Summer in Quebec is warm and pleasant for outdoor activities, including hot air balloon rides, touring a vineyard, mountain biking, horseback riding, cycling, adventure sports, rafting, visiting nature parks, and hunting & fishing. With daytime highs around 22 to 25 degrees C (71 to 77 degrees F), and overnight lows of 10 to 13 degrees C (50 to 55 degrees F), Quebec's summer is definitely made for those who love the outdoors! July is the sunniest month of the year, and June and August are the 2nd and 3rd most sunny; these months are the warmest, as well, as winds blow from the Southwest during summer, heating the days nicely. Summer visitors should bring shorts and short-sleeves, as well as some long pants and long-sleeved tops for evening outings.

Fall in Quebec City

Fall's weather is cool and crisp, but perfect for enjoying the city's many museums and historic sites, as well as religious sites and amusement parks. Highs during fall are typically from 3 to 18 degrees C (37 to 64 degrees F), so days can be quite warm, especially in September. Overnight lows fall to -3 to 7 degrees C (27 to 45 degrees F), so travelers will need some warmer clothing, such as jeans and pants, and a jacket or lightweight coat. September is the rainiest month of the year, while October usually sees the first snow of the season.

Winter in Quebec City

Winter brings more snow, and even colder temperatures, but visitors enthusiastically take to the slopes and trails to enjoy skiing, snowmobiling and dogsledding. Daytime highs during the winter months are around -5 degrees C (23 degrees F), and nighttime lows are around -14 degrees C (7 degrees F). February has the deepest snowcover: 79 cm (31 inches); the most snow falls in January: 90 mm (35 inches).

Spring in Quebec City

Spring is warmer, with daytime highs of 0 to 17 degrees C (32 to 62 degrees F). Warm spring days are suitable for birdwatching in the nearby parks and refuges, or to visit Canyon St. Anne with its breathtaking 174 m (571 ft) waterfall. Other springtime visitors like to visit the city's many museums, such as the Musee National des Beaux-arts du Quebec or Musee de la'Amerique Francaise. Overnight lows during spring are around -8 to -5 degrees C (18 to 41 degrees F).