Verdict: Tough month
Quebec City Weather in January
January is deep-winter territory in Quebec City — daily highs around -6°C (21°F) and lows near -14°C (7°F). Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Quebec City outside January.
Average high
-6°C / 21°F
Average low
-14°C / 7°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
72 mm
What to pack for Quebec City in January
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Quebec City: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (-6°C / 21°F) · Wettest: Jul (~17 rain days)
-6°
-14°
Jan
-4°
-14°
Feb
2°
-7°
Mar
9°
-1°
Apr
18°
7°
May
23°
13°
Jun
25°
16°
Jul
24°
15°
Aug
20°
11°
Sep
13°
5°
Oct
5°
-3°
Nov
-1°
-10°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)