Quebec City
City in Canada
Quebec City is a city in Canada with a population of 574,482 in 2024. Located 378 km from Ottawa, it draws visitors to sights such as Old Quebec and Château Frontenac.
What to see
Visitors can explore Old Quebec, a UNESCO site, along with architectural and historic landmarks like Château Frontenac and the Citadelle of Quebec. Nature sights include Montmorency Falls.
When to go
January sees daily highs of -7 °C and lows of -16 °C with 79 mm of rain over 13 days. July is the warmest month with daily highs of 25 °C, lows of 16 °C, and 119 mm of rain across 20 days. Rain occurs throughout the year, with monthly totals ranging from 72 mm in February and March to 119 mm in July.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport, located 13 km from the city.
Top sights in Quebec City
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -7 | -4 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 4 | -3 |
| Average low, °C | -16 | -13 | -7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 4 | -3 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 72 | 72 | 86 | 97 | 115 | 119 | 111 | 114 | 103 | 98 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Quebec City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec