Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Tadoussac features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -11 °C (12 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-16 °F) or can rise to as high as 26 °C (79 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1122 mm (44.2 inches) and receives 140 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Tadoussac enjoys an average of 2904 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 23 minutes to 15 hours 59 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Tadoussac are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 16 °C (56 - 61 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -11 to -8 °C (12 - 18 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Tadoussac experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 161 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 6°C (43°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
Mean maximum | 1°C (35°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
Average high | -8°C (18°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
Daily mean | -11°C (12°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
Average low | -14°C (7°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-11°C (13°F) |
Mean minimum | -24°C (-11°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-2°C (30°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
Minimum | -27°C (-16°F) |
-25°C (-12°F) |
-24°C (-11°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-23°C (-8°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada with other places around the world.
Tadoussac usually has the most precipitation in April, October and November, with an average of 13 rainy days and 119 mm (4.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Tadoussac are January, February and August. On average, 74 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 80 (3.1) | 69 (2.7) | 93 (3.7) | 106 (4.2) | 90 (3.5) | 87 (3.4) | 82 (3.2) | 74 (2.9) | 102 (4.0) | 144 (5.7) | 107 (4.2) | 89 (3.5) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
The sunniest months in Tadoussac are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 9 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Tadoussac: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 46 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 122 | 198 | 236 | 246 | 310 | 328 | 356 | 340 | 255 | 190 | 156 | 160 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 50m | 10h 13m | 11h 56m | 13h 42m | 15h 13m | 15h 59m | 15h 34m | 14h 12m | 12h 30m | 10h 45m | 9h 12m | 8h 23m |
Tadoussac experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Tadoussac UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Tadoussac. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Tadoussac's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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