January 20 is generally a great time to visit Quebec City. While there is a slight chance of rain (20%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable -7°C weather. Quebec City is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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Essential Travel Info for Quebec City
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Language
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Safety
Very High Safety
GPI: 1.389
Quebec City Weather Forecast for January 20
"Cold & Crisp. Expect average highs of -7.5°C. 20% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Quebec City in January
Based on historical data for January 20, Quebec City typically experiences temperatures between -16.5°C and -7.5°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (20% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Quebec City
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
-7.5°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
-16.5°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
-14.1°C
🥶 Wind chill effect
Snow Chance
20%
Avg 1.2mm if it snows
Snowfall
1.1 cm
~20% chance
Pressure
1015.6 hPa
High volatility
Quebec City Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
~ Weather is generally predictable, but pack for minor variations. A light backup layer is recommended.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 267 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 401 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 668 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
-11.5°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😣 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Canada
Flight Traffic
Busy
77/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~36
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Quebec City
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:23
☀️ Noon
11:56
🌇 Sunset
16:30
⏱️ Daylight
9h 7m
Wind Speed
16.9 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
5.2 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
73%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Quebec City
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Quebec City on January 20 averages -7.5°C with a 20% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 0/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Quebec City Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Quebec City Worth Visiting on January 20?
Planning a trip to Quebec City on January 20? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging -7.5°C with a 20% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 36 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Canada, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 20 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 3.3°C in 2018, while the coldest dropped to -24.5°C in 2025.