Quebec City weather in December
December in Quebec City: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Quebec City · #549 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 37/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Quebec City climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 38.2 cm / 15 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Quebec City in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Quebec City?
- December in Quebec City: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Quebec City on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
- What is the weather like in Quebec City in December?
- In December, Quebec City averages a daily high of -0.5°C and a low of -8.3°C, with about 111.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Quebec City in December?
- Quebec City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in December.
- Does it snow in Quebec City in December?
- Quebec City sees roughly 38.2 cm of snowfall in December.