Quebec City weather in October
Quebec City in October averages 8°C (47°F) and 123 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Quebec City, October is the sixth warmest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
5–12°C · 40–54°F
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Quebec City like in October?
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 October?
A light rain jacket
About 123 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Quebec City is 6.8°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
October in Quebec City is 6.1°C warmer than November and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
Daylight in Quebec City in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 53 minutes in Quebec City, rising about 07:03 and setting about 17:56 local time.
October ends 1 hour 36 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 58 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Quebec City
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Quebec City
What to read before you book.
Quebec City weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Quebec City, 1991–2020.
Quebec City averages 8°C (47°F) in October, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 123 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 8°C (47°F) against 2°C (36°F) in November — 6.1°C warmer.
October is 6.8°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
Yes. October 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 51 minutes in June and 8 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:03 and sunset about 17:56 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 36 minutes shorter than it starts.
