🇨🇦 Quebec City vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Quebec City, Canada vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 150 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇦 Quebec City🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high10°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-15°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year21464
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Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇨🇦 Quebec City

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-15°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Quebec City or San Francisco warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Quebec City or San Francisco?

Quebec City is rainier — San Francisco sees about 150 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Quebec City vs San Francisco?

Quebec City is best around June, August, September; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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