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Quebec City in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct; Feb for the Winter Carnival). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct; Feb for the Winter Carnival). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

Quebec CityHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Quebec City, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Feb: -16 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 13
Feb: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct; Feb for the Winter Carnival). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

February: Inside Quebec City's best window: Jun–Oct; Feb for the Winter Carnival.

Quebec City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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