Montreal vs Quebec City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in May. Montreal offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Montreal sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Quebec City is also comfortable at 17°C.

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

Montreal reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Quebec City averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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 May.

Montreal receives approximately 98 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Quebec City sees 102 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.