What is the current water temperature in Québec?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Québec?

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 3.75°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Québec

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Québec. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

38.8

°F

April 25, 13:15

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

38.5°F

Tomorrow:

39.1°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

14 h. 6 min.

Québec in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.6°F

Maximum:

34.4°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 38.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.2°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 40.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 39.1°F, while the maximum might reach 40.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 11	39.0°F	34.7°F	37.7°F
Apr 12	36.8°F	34.3°F	37.8°F
Apr 13	36.5°F	34.1°F	37.5°F
Apr 14	35.4°F	34.3°F	37.7°F
Apr 15	35.3°F	34.4°F	38.0°F
Apr 16	37.5°F	35.0°F	38.1°F
Apr 17	36.8°F	35.0°F	38.4°F
Apr 18	40.0°F	35.8°F	38.9°F
Apr 19	40.6°F	36.4°F	39.3°F
Apr 20	40.2°F	36.4°F	39.4°F
Apr 21	40.3°F	37.7°F	40.1°F
Apr 22	39.0°F	37.9°F	40.0°F
Apr 23	38.6°F	38.0°F	40.2°F
Apr 24	38.5°F	38.1°F	40.4°F
Apr 25	38.8°F	38.2°F	41.1°F
Apr 26	39.1°F	38.5°F	41.4°F
Apr 27	39.1°F	38.6°F	41.5°F
Apr 28	39.8°F	39.5°F	42.2°F
Apr 29	40.4°F	39.8°F	42.7°F
Apr 30	40.6°F	39.7°F	43.0°F
May 1	40.8°F	41.6°F	43.2°F
May 2	40.5°F	41.6°F	42.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Québec by month

In an average year, Québec offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Québec was recorded on July 14, 2018, reaching a 78.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 33.8°F in Winter, 40.2°F in Spring, 68.0°F in Summer, and 56.0°F in Autumn.