Best time to swim in Quebec Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Quebec? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Quebec.
Swimming in Quebec by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Quebec by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula), Baie-Comeau, Carleton-sur-Mer, Rimouski and Anticosti Island.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F to 33°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 30°F to 31°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 30°F to 32°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 31°F to 37°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 37°F to 43°F | freezing swimming |
| June | 46°F to 51°F | freezing swimming |
| July | 52°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| August | 54°F to 61°F | cold swimming* |
| September | 49°F to 56°F | freezing swimming |
| October | 43°F to 49°F | freezing swimming |
| November | 38°F to 42°F | freezing swimming |
| December | 33°F to 36°F | freezing swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Quebec?
Best time to swim in Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula)
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula).
Best time to swim in Baie-Comeau
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Baie-Comeau.
Best time to swim in Carleton-sur-Mer
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Carleton-sur-Mer.
Best time to swim in Rimouski
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Rimouski.
Best time to swim in Anticosti Island
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Anticosti Island.
Other cities and places in Quebec:
Water temperatures in Quebec over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Quebec for the cities of: Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula), Baie-Comeau, Carleton-sur-Mer, Rimouski and Anticosti Island.