Quebec City weather in December
Quebec City in December averages -6°C (22°F) and 109 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Quebec City, December is the third coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- -6°C (22°F)
-9–-2°C · 15–28°F
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Quebec City like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
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 December?
A light rain jacket
About 109 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -9°C (15°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Quebec City is 8°C cooler than November and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
December in Quebec City is 3.8°C warmer than January and 29 mm wetter than it, which averages -10°C (15°F).
Daylight in Quebec City in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 33 minutes in Quebec City, rising about 07:23 and setting about 15:56 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Quebec City has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Quebec City
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Quebec City
What to read before you book.
Quebec City weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December 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 December
December climate averages for Quebec City, 1991–2020.
Quebec City averages -6°C (22°F) in December, ranging from about -9°C (15°F) at night to -2°C (28°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 109 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages -6°C (22°F) against -10°C (15°F) in January — 3.8°C warmer.
December is 8°C cooler than November, and 12 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 33 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Quebec City.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:23 and sunset about 15:56 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
