When 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), Matane, Percé, Rimouski and Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.
| Month | Averagesea temperature | Our opinion | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F to 32°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in january |
| February | 30°F to 31°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in february |
| March | 30°F to 32°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in march |
| April | 33°F to 37°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in april |
| May | 40°F to 43°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in may |
| June | 50°F to 51°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in june |
| July | 56°F to 60°F | cold swimming* | Sea temperature in Quebec in july |
| August | 54°F to 61°F | cold swimming* | Sea temperature in Quebec in august |
| September | 49°F to 56°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in september |
| October | 43°F to 49°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in october |
| November | 38°F to 41°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in november |
| December | 33°F to 36°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Quebec in december |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Quebec?
When should you swim in Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula)?
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula).
When should you swim in Matane?
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Matane.
When should you swim in Percé?
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Percé.
When should you swim in Rimouski?
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Rimouski.
When should you swim in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts?
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.
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), Matane, Percé, Rimouski and Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.