Quebec City FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Quebec City.

When is the best time to visit Quebec City?

The best time to visit Quebec City is May-September with the best weather and the most events. Summer (June-August) is sunnier with averages of 17-20°C, while spring (April-May) begins cold and becomes mild in May. Autumn (September-October) can be warm in September before cooling markedly in October. The long winter (November-March) is very cold with a lot of snowfall December-February. Rainfall is quite constant throughout the year, but somewhat drier February-April and June-September.

What is the time difference between the UK and Quebec City?

Quebec City is in Eastern Standard Time GMT – 5 hours, with Daylight Saving Time (+ 1 hour) March to November.

What places combine well with Quebec City?

Montreal is 2.5 hours’ drive to the south-west, while the Charlevoix region is an hour north-east, and Saguenay and Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park both about two hours’ drive north.

What are the main cultural events in Quebec City?

February – Quebec Winter Carnaval
April – Quebec Exquis
July – Festival d’été
Augus – International Balloon Festival
August – Festibière