Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in January. Montreal offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Quebec City sees 5 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Montreal is on the cooler side at -5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Quebec City is cooler at -7°C.

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

Montreal reaches an average high of -5°C (23°F) and drops to -14°C (7°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Quebec City averages -7°C (19°F) for the high and -15°C (5°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 January.

Montreal receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 83 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.