Quebec City weather in August
Quebec City in August averages 20°C (67°F) and 103 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Quebec City, August is the second warmest and the sixth driest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (67°F)
15–25°C · 58–76°F
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Quebec City like in August?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Quebec City in August?
A light rain jacket
About 103 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 10°C between its low and its high.
August compared with July and September
August in Quebec City is 0.8°C cooler than July and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
August in Quebec City is 4.5°C warmer than September and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Quebec City in August
On 15 August the sun is up for 14 hours 11 minutes in Quebec City, rising about 05:43 and setting about 19:54 local time.
August ends 1 hour 29 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Quebec City
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Quebec City
What to read before you book.
Quebec City weather by month
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How August compares with the rest of the year
August is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C / 15°F | 79 mm |
| February | -8°C / 18°F | 87 mm |
| March | -3°C / 27°F | 82 mm |
| April | 5°C / 40°F | 106 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 89 mm |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 118 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 119 mm |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 103 mm |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 115 mm |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 123 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 96 mm |
| December | -6°C / 22°F | 109 mm |
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FAQs about Quebec City in August
August climate averages for Quebec City, 1991–2020.
Quebec City averages 20°C (67°F) in August, ranging from about 15°C (58°F) at night to 25°C (76°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 103 mm falls across August, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. August averages 20°C (67°F) against 15°C (59°F) in September — 4.5°C warmer.
August is 0.8°C cooler than July, and 16 mm drier.
Yes. August falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what August is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 11 minutes of daylight in mid-August, against 15 hours 51 minutes in June and 8 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 August, sunrise is about 05:43 and sunset about 19:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 29 minutes shorter than it starts.
