Climate Insights for Quebec
Urban agglomeration of Québec, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Quebec is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,319 mm of precipitation falls per year. Quebec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quebec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Quebec experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Quebec is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 51.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Quebec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quebec is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°F. Quebec experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Quebec has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Quebec has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 16°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Quebec is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,319 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 143 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 87 mm. That's 57 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Quebec receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 307cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Quebec is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.4 in. That's 2.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Quebec receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 121in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Quebec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Quebec is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quebec based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quebec based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.