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Quebec City in August
What August is really like in Quebec City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Guillaume Cattiaux, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Quebec City. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Warm and busy, with cooler nights by the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Quebec City: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 9°C (48°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:56
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, long evenings, terraces and the Festival d'été; the busiest and priciest season in the old town.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France — costumed festival of New France history (usually early August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Old Québec – Lower Town and Old Port
Musée de la civilisation
Designed by Moshe Safdie around older stone buildings, this museum covers Quebec history and society, with a long-term exhibition on the province's story and another on First Nations and Inuit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Religious site · Old Québec – Upper Town
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Visit quietly outside service times and look for the crypt tours, which run at certain periods of the year.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Quebec City?
One of the best months to visit Quebec City, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June–July and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Quebec City?
It is one of the best months to visit Quebec City. Warm and busy, with cooler nights by the end of the month.
+How warm is Quebec City in August?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quebec City in August?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.