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Quebec City in April
What April is really like in Quebec City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Thaw season: slushy streets and mixed weather, but quiet sights and good rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Quebec City: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 9°C (48°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (0°C (32°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Spring (March–May). Sugar-shack season in March and April, then a slushy thaw before trees leaf out in May; quiet and inexpensive but weather is mixed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Sugar-shack season continues (usually until mid/late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Old Québec – Upper Town
Rue Saint-Jean
The old town's main commercial street runs from inside the walls out through Porte Saint-Jean into the Saint-Jean-Baptiste district.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
Nature · Beauport
Montmorency Falls
Take the cable car up and the panoramic staircase down to see the falls from every angle.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Aquarium · Sainte-Foy
Aquarium du Québec
On a wooded clifftop near the Pierre-Laporte and Quebec bridges, the aquarium has walrus, seals and polar bears in outdoor habitats as well as indoor tanks of St.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
Museum · Montcalm and Grande Allée
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Don't miss the Riopelle wing and the cells preserved in the old prison building.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near -1°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Quebec City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Quebec City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Quebec City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Thaw season: slushy streets and mixed weather, but quiet sights and good rates.
+How warm is Quebec City in April?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quebec City in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.