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Quebec in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Quebec in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Quebec in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
January could be a good time to visit Quebec, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +21°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 16 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 69 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Quebec;

Average weather

☀️
+21°F
Avg. max. temperature
-31°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Quebec in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +27°F with a maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +1°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +12°F.

Is Quebec warm or cold in January?

Quebec is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°F to +21°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°F to +5°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is the coldest month in Quebec, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Quebec in January

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+27°F+21°F+23°F
Min. temperature
-29°F-31°F-26°F
Max. temperature
+55°F+55°F+55°F
Rainfall
35 mm16 mm12 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%76%73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
101111
Rainy days
101
Snowy days
171614

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +27°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 35 mm to 16 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Quebec in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 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 January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 26 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. Quebec is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 181 mm, with a 48% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Quebec.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+41°F
2 January
☁️
+33°F
3 January
🌫️
+36°F
4 January
☁️
+38°F
5 January
🌨️
+30°F
6 January
🌨️
+28°F
7 January
🌨️
+32°F
8 January
🌨️
+18°F
9 January
🌨️
+24°F
10 January
🌨️
+25°F
11 January
☀️
+16°F
12 January
☁️
+23°F
13 January
🌨️
+29°F
14 January
☁️
+28°F
15 January
☀️
+23°F
16 January
🌨️
+26°F
17 January
🌨️
+28°F
18 January
☁️
+36°F
19 January
☁️
+34°F
20 January
☁️
+29°F
21 January
☁️
+24°F
22 January
🌨️
+28°F
23 January
🌨️
+31°F
24 January
☁️
+33°F
25 January
☁️
+25°F
26 January
🌨️
+24°F
27 January
☀️
+19°F
28 January
🌨️
+34°F
29 January
☁️
+29°F
30 January
🌨️
+15°F
31 January
🌨️
+13°F
In January 2023 Quebec had 3 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +12°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Quebec climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Quebec in January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Quebec?

It’s always a good time to visit Quebec, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Quebec in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Quebec rainy in January?

Quebec is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Quebec in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Quebec

Source of the data

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.