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Québec Weather in November

Québec in November

The short of it: Québec in November averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 102 mm · daylight 9 h 17 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Québec an average November high of 5°, a low of -2° and some 102 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against October, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 17 min in mid-November, 90 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates November 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Québec runs warmer than most and wetter than most in November. La Cité-Limoilou, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

November in Québec, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 35 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec2 km NNW5°-2°102 mm
LévisQuebec3 km ESE5°-2°102 mm
Les RivièresQuebec4 km W5°-2°100 mm
BeauportQuebec5 km NNE5°-2°104 mm
Saint RomualdQuebec6 km SSW5°-2°97 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec7 km WSW5°-2°99 mm
BoischatelQuebec11 km NNE5°-2°109 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec11 km W5°-2°101 mm

The Almanac · Québec Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Québec by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°80 mm13 km/h8 h 56 min✦
February-5°-15°70 mm13 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March1°-9°89 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°107 mm14 km/h13 h 31 min✦
May19°6°105 mm13 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June24°12°124 mm11 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July27°15°144 mm10 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August26°15°117 mm10 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September21°9°117 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°137 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November5°-2°102 mm12 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December-2°-10°103 mm13 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Québec in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Québec in November?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against October, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is November a good time to visit Québec?

The Almanac gives November 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Québec in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 9 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Québec in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Québec in November?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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