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Quebec City in July
What July is really like in Quebec City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Quebec City. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 15.5 hours of daylight. Peak summer: warm, occasionally humid, and the busiest month in the old town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Quebec City: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 9°C (48°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:06
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 15.5 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Festival d'été de Québec — large outdoor music festival (usually early-to-mid July)
- Canada Day (1 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Montcalm and Grande Allée
Plains of Abraham (Battlefields Park)
Walk from Dufferin Terrace along the Governors' Promenade stairs to reach the park without retracing your steps.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- History
- Views
Experience · Old Québec – Lower Town and Old Port
Old Québec Funicular
The funicular has linked Dufferin Terrace with the Petit-Champlain quarter since 1879, climbing the cliff in a ride of about a minute.
- Time needed
- 10 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
Experience · Old Québec – Lower Town and Old Port
Québec–Lévis ferry
Cross just before sunset and walk the Lévis riverside for the view of the old town lit up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 13°C and 15 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 July a good time to visit Quebec City?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Quebec City?
It is one of the best months to visit Quebec City. Peak summer: warm, occasionally humid, and the busiest month in the old town.
+How warm is Quebec City in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quebec City in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.