December · Canada
Best time to visit Vieux-Québec in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vieux-Québec in December
Average temperature -7°C, 111 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Vieux-Québec scores 1.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 111 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Vieux-Québec is the walled old town on the St Lawrence, crowned by the Château Frontenac.
December in Vieux-Québec — the hardest end of the year
December sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
111 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Vieux-Québec — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vieux-Québec in December?
- In December, Vieux-Québec averages -7°C, 111 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Vieux-Québec?
- December earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vieux-Québec in December?
- Expect about 111 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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