Quebec City weather in May
May in Quebec City: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Quebec City · #241 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Quebec City climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 85 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Quebec City?
- May in Quebec City: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Quebec City on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Quebec City in May?
- In May, Quebec City averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 6.7°C, with about 84.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Quebec City in May?
- Quebec City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
- Does it snow in Quebec City in May?
- Quebec City sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in May.