December · Canada
Best time to visit Quebec City in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quebec City in December
Average temperature -6°C, 107 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Quebec City scores 3.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Québec City keeps its French colonial core inside surviving fortifications, with the Château Frontenac above the St. Lawrence and Petit-Champlain below.
December in Quebec City: expect compromises
December sits at -6°C (20°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
107 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Quebec City — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quebec City in December?
- In December, Quebec City averages -6°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Quebec City?
- December earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Quebec City in December?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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