Boston vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in October. Boston offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Quebec City sees 7 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Quebec City is cooler at 11°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in October. Boston receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Boston reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Quebec City averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Boston receives approximately 108 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 127 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 3 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.