Québec City & Montréal
A walled French town on a cliff over the St Lawrence, and a city two hours away that treats bagels as a serious matter of civic pride.
The best time to visit Québec City & Montréal is Jun–Sep, or Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F). Local time there is 12:28 (UTC-4).
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In season
The year at a glance
February · high -5°C · rain 90mm · 10.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Quebec, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C21°F | 83mm3.3in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| February | -5°C23°F | 90mm3.5in | 10.2h10.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 1°C35°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 9°C47°F | 95mm3.7in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| May | 17°C63°F | 91mm3.6in | 15.0h15.0h | |
| June | 22°C72°F | 144mm5.7in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 168mm6.6in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C74°F | 152mm6.0in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 19°C67°F | 114mm4.5in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 13°C56°F | 119mm4.7in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| November | 4°C38°F | 84mm3.3in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| December | -1°C30°F | 105mm4.1in | 8.6h8.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Québec City & Montréal?
The best time to visit Québec City & Montréal is Jun–Sep, or Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F).
How warm does Québec City & Montréal get?
Typical daytime highs in Québec City & Montréal are Mar–May 9°C (48°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 12°C (54°F), Dec–Feb -4°C (24°F).
Is Québec City & Montréal expensive?
On the ground, Québec City & Montréal is middling.
What sort of trip is Québec City & Montréal good for?
Québec City & Montréal is good for history and culture, food and drink, ski and snow holidays, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Québec City & Montréal?
The wettest month in Québec City & Montréal is July at 168mm (6.6in), the driest January at 83mm (3.3in), with a monthly average of 111mm (4.4in).
What plug do I need for Québec City & Montréal?
Québec City & Montréal uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
