Quebec Weather in January
Canada · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-8°C (18°F)
Avg low-17°C (1°F)
Rainfall71 mm (2.8 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
Quebec in January sees daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), dropping to about -17°C (1°F) at night. January is winter in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 8.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Quebec?
January is not the best time to visit Quebec (0/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and August to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | -8°C (18°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -17°C (1°F) |
| Daily mean | -12°C (10°F) |
| Rainfall | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 97% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 8.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 6 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 27 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Quebec in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Quebec weather in other months
Jan-8°C / -17°C71 mmPoorFeb-6°C / -17°C65 mmPoorMar-2°C / -11°C72 mmPoorApr7°C / -2°C94 mmPoorMay16°C / 5°C97 mmFairJun21°C / 11°C122 mmGoodJul23°C / 15°C129 mmFairAug23°C / 14°C117 mmGoodSep19°C / 10°C107 mmGoodOct12°C / 4°C118 mmPoorNov3°C / -4°C88 mmPoorDec-4°C / -12°C98 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit QuebecFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Montreal-7°C · 76 mm
- Ottawa-6°C · 64 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts1°C · 95 mm
- The Bronx, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Manhattan, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Queens, New York4°C · 114 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.