August could be a good time to visit Quebec, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +75°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 560 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
560 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Quebec in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +73°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +70°F.
Is Quebec warm or cold in August?
Quebec is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Quebec, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Quebec in August
Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+75°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+37°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+93°F
+91°F
Rainfall
328 mm
560 mm
490 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
78%
79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
9
10
10
Rainy days
19
18
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 328 mm to 560 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 2 to 3.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Quebec in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Quebec is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 18960 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1056 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Quebec, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Quebec?
This is the weather in Quebec in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+69°F
2 August
🌧️
+73°F
3 August
🌧️
+66°F
4 August
🌧️
+71°F
5 August
🌫️
+74°F
6 August
🌧️
+78°F
7 August
🌧️
+69°F
8 August
🌫️
+64°F
9 August
🌧️
+73°F
10 August
🌧️
+79°F
11 August
🌧️
+69°F
12 August
🌧️
+73°F
13 August
🌫️
+73°F
14 August
🌧️
+72°F
15 August
🌧️
+77°F
16 August
🌧️
+79°F
17 August
🌧️
+80°F
18 August
🌧️
+74°F
19 August
🌧️
+67°F
20 August
🌧️
+78°F
21 August
☁️
+72°F
22 August
☀️
+73°F
23 August
🌧️
+78°F
24 August
🌧️
+78°F
25 August
🌫️
+68°F
26 August
🌧️
+71°F
27 August
🌧️
+74°F
28 August
🌧️
+76°F
29 August
🌧️
+77°F
30 August
🌫️
+68°F
31 August
🌧️
+69°F
In August 2023 Quebec had 1 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Quebec climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Quebec in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+48°F) and the highest in 2010 (+53°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in August:
Is August a good time to visit Quebec?
It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quebec in August?
August is warm in Quebec. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Quebec rainy in August?
Quebec is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quebec in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
