Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in August. Montreal offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Montreal sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Quebec City is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Montreal is the stronger choice in August.

Montreal reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Quebec City averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Montreal receives approximately 100 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 114 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.