Climate Chart of Quebec City, Canada

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

Climate overview

Temperature

The monthly mean temperature is lowest in January, at -10.5 °C, and highest in July, at 20.3 °C. These are averages for each month, not daytime highs or lows, so they describe the broad temperature profile rather than the range a visitor might experience within a day. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of the monthly mean temperatures is 5.4 °C. It is a summary of monthly averages, not a day-weighted annual average, and cannot by itself represent the temperature on a particular visit.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall reaches its monthly high in July, at 4.62 mm/day, and its low in February, at 0.58 mm/day. These are daily means for the named months, not monthly rainfall totals; the lower mean does not guarantee rain-free days or indicate how frequently rain occurs. The unweighted mean across the monthly mean daily rainfall figures is 2.77 mm/day. This provides an overall reference for the monthly averages, but it does not specify rainfall on any individual day.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall reaches its monthly high in February, at 15.92 mm/day. The unweighted mean across monthly mean daily snowfall figures is 5.80 mm/day. These are snowfall amounts, not measures of snowy-day frequency, snow depth, snow cover or skiing conditions.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration is highest in July, at 11.24 hours/day, and lowest in December, at 4.02 hours/day. These figures can help with planning outdoor time, but sunshine duration is not the same as day length and does not promise clear conditions on a given day. The unweighted mean of the monthly mean daily sunshine figures is 7.57 hours/day. It summarizes the monthly averages rather than the sunshine available on a particular date.

Best Travel Time Guide for Quebec City, Canada: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights

Visitors prioritising lower average rainfall could consider February, when mean daily rainfall is 0.58 mm/day; this is a conditional option, not a guarantee of dry days or a measure of rain frequency. For rain preparation, note that the monthly high is in July, at 4.62 mm/day, and plan for variable conditions rather than treating the average as a forecast. For visitors who prefer cooler monthly averages, January has the lowest monthly mean temperature, at -10.5 °C. Pack for conditions that may vary from the monthly average, since this figure is not a daytime minimum or a prediction for specific travel dates.

For outdoor sightseeing planned around average sunshine duration, July has the highest mean daily sunshine at 11.24 hours/day, while December has the lowest at 4.02 hours/day. These provide different planning criteria, not a combined best-time ranking; sunshine duration does not equal day length or guarantee sunshine on a particular day. The mean daily snowfall reaches its monthly high in February, at 15.92 mm/day. This can inform winter packing, but the average alone cannot tell you how many snowy days to expect or establish snow depth, cover or skiing conditions.

Climate Data Overview for Quebec City, Canada

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Quebec City, Canada. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

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