What is the climate of Québec maritime?
Québec maritime benefits from a temperate maritime climate with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. Each season dramatically transforms the landscape and has a profound impact on residents’ way of life. The hottest months of the year are in the summer, in July, August and September, when temperatures fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82°F), sometimes reaching as high as 35°C (95°F). Summer officially begins at the summer solstice on June 21 or 22. The coldest months of the year are January and February, with average temperatures fluctuating between -6°C (21°F) and -19°C (-2°F). Winter officially begins at the winter solstice on December 21 or 22, although it usually snows before this date. The weather has a profound effect on life in Québec maritime. Strongly influenced by the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence, temperatures are often cooler in the summer and milder in the winter than they are in the southwest of the province. In addition, there is often a signi
