Quebec City weather in January
Quebec City in January averages -10°C (15°F) and 79 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Quebec City, January is the coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- -10°C (15°F)
-13–-6°C · 8–22°F
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What is Quebec City like in January?
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 January?
A light rain jacket
About 79 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -13°C (8°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Quebec City is 3.8°C cooler than December and 29 mm drier than it, which averages -6°C (22°F).
January in Quebec City is 1.6°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages -8°C (18°F).
Daylight in Quebec City in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 8 hours 57 minutes in Quebec City, rising about 07:25 and setting about 16:22 local time.
January ends 58 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 54 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Quebec City
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Quebec City
What to read before you book.
Quebec City weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January 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 January
January climate averages for Quebec City, 1991–2020.
Quebec City averages -10°C (15°F) in January, ranging from about -13°C (8°F) at night to -6°C (22°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 79 mm falls across January, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. January averages -10°C (15°F) against -8°C (18°F) in February — 1.6°C cooler.
January is 3.8°C cooler than December, and 29 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January 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 January 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 57 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 51 minutes in June and 8 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:25 and sunset about 16:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 58 minutes longer than it starts.
