Quebec City weather in January

January in Quebec City: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Quebec City · #572 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Quebec City climate normals — January

Daytime high-5°C / 22°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-14°C / 7°F
Feels like (high)-10°C / 14°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point-14°C / 6°F
Sunshine4.8 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall89.3 cm / 35.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Quebec City in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Quebec City?
January in Quebec City: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Quebec City on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
What is the weather like in Quebec City in January?
In January, Quebec City averages a daily high of -5.5°C and a low of -13.8°C, with about 83.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Quebec City in January?
Quebec City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Quebec City in January?
Quebec City sees roughly 89.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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