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Quebec City in November
What November is really like in Quebec City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 3°C (37°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Grey and cold, often the quietest and lowest-priced month; first snow is likely.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 3°C (37°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Quebec City: days average 3°C (37°F) against a yearly average high of 9°C (48°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (11°C (52°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around -5°C (23°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:12
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp days and red maples on Île d'Orléans and in Charlevoix through early October, turning grey and cold by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- German Christmas Market in Old Québec (usually late November to late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 3°C, lows near -4°C and 15 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 November 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 November a good time to visit Quebec City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and cold, often the quietest and lowest-priced month; first snow is likely.
+How warm is Quebec City in November?
Average highs are around 3°C (37°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quebec City in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.