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Québec Weather in September

Québec in September

The short of it: Québec in September averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 117 mm · daylight 12 h 29 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Québec an average September high of 21°, a low of 9° and some 117 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from August to about 21°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 29 min in mid-September, 103 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

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

September in Québec, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus August
6° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
8° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 29 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec2 km NNW21°9°117 mm
LévisQuebec3 km ESE20°10°116 mm
Les RivièresQuebec4 km W21°9°118 mm
BeauportQuebec5 km NNE21°9°119 mm
Saint RomualdQuebec6 km SSW20°10°112 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec7 km WSW20°9°116 mm
BoischatelQuebec11 km NNE20°9°122 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec11 km W20°9°118 mm

The Almanac · Québec Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from August to about 21°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Québec in September?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from August to about 21°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Québec?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Québec in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 29 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 September?

Hardly — September nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Québec in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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