Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in December. Montreal offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 5 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Montreal is on the cooler side at -1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Quebec City is cooler at -3°C.

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

Montreal reaches an average high of -1°C (30°F) and drops to -8°C (18°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Quebec City averages -3°C (27°F) for the high and -11°C (12°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 December.

Montreal receives approximately 85 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 101 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 16 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.