Best time to go to Quebec for a perfect weather and where to go?
When is the best time to go to Quebec?
From a climatic point of view, Québec is particularly pleasant during the months between May and September. In fact, Quebec can be discovered all year round. Beach lovers and sun passionists will choose to visit in the summer, from June to August. This period is also the season that is most acclaimed by vacationers, who come in large masses to relax in Quebec. The only disadvantage of such are the large crowd - which risk spoiling intimate moments with relatives and causes an increase in the costs of the stay. Of course, this high tourist season creates a difficulty in finding hotels at affordable rates. On the other hand, the intermediate seasons from mid-March to May and from September to November, should be privileged in order to discover Québec in peace, while enjoying the magnificent climatic conditions. If one has a good tolerance to the cold in winter, it is possible to benefit from the opportunity of discovering Montreal and Québec beneath its heavy blankets of snow - as well as the chance to ski in the best resorts throughout Quebec.
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Côte-Nord
Tadoussac, Baie-Comeau, Blanc-Sablon...
Gaspésie
Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula), Rimouski, Carleton-sur-Mer...
Northern Quebec
Salluit, Chibougamau, Kuururjuaq National Park...
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay, Saint-Felicien, Alma...
South East of Quebec
Montreal, Sherbrooke, Drummondville...
South West of Quebec
Quebec City, Charlevoix, Val-d'Or...
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Best time to travel to Quebec by cities
Climate and Weather in Quebec
Lying across an immense territory that is three times that of France, Québec has 4 types of climate: humid continental, Atlantic, subarctic and arctic. From spring to winter, each season offers several surprises throughout the province and the city of Quebec.
Summer Climate in Quebec
This is a great season to travel to Quebec. The sun is on the program throughout the province and many festivals are organized outdoors. In the city of Montréal, the average temperature is 20 C between June and August, while in the city of Québec - which enjoys a more humid continental climate, the average is 18° C. The weather is sometimes punctuated by severe thunderstorms, as in Vancouver, but the clemency of the climate allows for the practice of various outdoor activities.
Quebec's Climate in the Fall
If September still benefits from the last rays of summer sun, the temperature drops considerably by the month of October and the snow can already begin to fall - especially in the north. In November, the climate already resembles that of winter with a temperature that ranges from -1° C to 3° C.
Quebec in the Winter
Extending from December to March, the winter in Quebec is rigorous. The thermometer drops below 0° C and snowfall is abundant. The months of January and February are the coldest, with temperatures as low as -13° C. Despite the cold, this part of Canada continues to host many festivities and is becoming one of the most sought after destinations in the world for a ski holiday.
Spring Climate in Quebec
At the beginning of April, the spring seems to arrive slowly - but the climate is generally pleasant. In this season, the transformation of maple water into syrup is a true tradition. The temperature gradually increases and exceeds 10° C in May.
Temperatures and rainfall in Quebec
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Quebec and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Quebec City, Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula), Montreal, Alma and Baie-Comeau, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Quebec
Find out when Quebec has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Quebec
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Quebec is high in: June, July, August and September.
- Very low season in Quebec: January, February, March and April.
- Low season in Quebec: May, October, November and December.
- High season in Quebec: June and September.
- Peak season in Quebec: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Quebec month by month
Average price for flights to Quebec
A return flight between New York City and Montreal is generally cheaper if you go in april ($ 284 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 55 more for your airline ticket to Montreal if you go in november.
Where to go in Quebec?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Quebec City | 20°F | 22°F | 31°F | 45°F | 63°F | 70°F | 76°F | 76°F | 67°F | 54°F | 40°F | 27°F |
| Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula) | 23°F | 23°F | 29°F | 38°F | 52°F | 61°F | 70°F | 70°F | 61°F | 50°F | 40°F | 31°F |
| Montreal | 23°F | 25°F | 36°F | 52°F | 67°F | 74°F | 79°F | 79°F | 72°F | 58°F | 43°F | 31°F |
| Alma | 16°F | 18°F | 27°F | 41°F | 61°F | 70°F | 76°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 36°F | 23°F |
| Baie-Comeau | 20°F | 20°F | 29°F | 40°F | 52°F | 61°F | 67°F | 67°F | 59°F | 49°F | 38°F | 27°F |
| Blanc-Sablon | 22°F | 20°F | 27°F | 34°F | 43°F | 54°F | 61°F | 65°F | 56°F | 47°F | 36°F | 27°F |
| Carleton-sur-Mer | 20°F | 22°F | 29°F | 40°F | 56°F | 67°F | 72°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 38°F | 27°F |
| Charlevoix | 18°F | 18°F | 27°F | 38°F | 56°F | 65°F | 70°F | 68°F | 61°F | 49°F | 34°F | 23°F |
| Chibougamau | 11°F | 14°F | 25°F | 38°F | 58°F | 68°F | 74°F | 70°F | 61°F | 47°F | 32°F | 18°F |
| Drummondville | 23°F | 25°F | 34°F | 49°F | 65°F | 72°F | 77°F | 76°F | 68°F | 56°F | 41°F | 29°F |
| Kuururjuaq National Park | 2°F | 2°F | 11°F | 25°F | 38°F | 50°F | 56°F | 56°F | 47°F | 38°F | 25°F | 13°F |
| Rimouski | 20°F | 22°F | 29°F | 41°F | 54°F | 65°F | 70°F | 70°F | 61°F | 49°F | 38°F | 27°F |
| Saguenay | 16°F | 18°F | 27°F | 41°F | 61°F | 70°F | 76°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 36°F | 23°F |
| Saint-Felicien | 16°F | 18°F | 27°F | 40°F | 58°F | 67°F | 72°F | 70°F | 61°F | 49°F | 38°F | 23°F |
| Salluit | -5°F | -9°F | 2°F | 16°F | 31°F | 43°F | 54°F | 52°F | 41°F | 31°F | 20°F | 7°F |
| Sherbrooke | 23°F | 25°F | 34°F | 47°F | 63°F | 72°F | 77°F | 76°F | 67°F | 54°F | 40°F | 29°F |
| Tadoussac | 20°F | 22°F | 29°F | 41°F | 58°F | 67°F | 72°F | 72°F | 63°F | 50°F | 40°F | 27°F |
| Val-d'Or | 16°F | 18°F | 27°F | 41°F | 61°F | 70°F | 76°F | 72°F | 63°F | 49°F | 34°F | 22°F |
| Amos | 16°F | 18°F | 27°F | 41°F | 61°F | 70°F | 76°F | 72°F | 63°F | 49°F | 34°F | 22°F |
| Anticosti Island | 20°F | 20°F | 27°F | 38°F | 49°F | 59°F | 67°F | 67°F | 58°F | 47°F | 36°F | 25°F |
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About Quebec
What can I do in Quebec?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Quebec reliable?
Climate data for Quebec has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Quebec allows us to determine the average for each month in Quebec City, Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula), Montreal, Alma, Baie-Comeau, Blanc-Sablon, Carleton-sur-Mer, Charlevoix, and 45 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.