Quebec City vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Montreal edges ahead as the better destination in October. Montreal offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Quebec City sees 7 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Quebec City is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Montreal is cooler at 13°C.

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

Quebec City reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Montreal averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 October.

Quebec City receives approximately 127 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 112 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.