Q: I'm travelling to Quebec City during this time and I was just wondering what the weather is typically like there then? What type of clothes is appropriate? Also, any suggestions about the best places for a young person (20's) to go when in this city?!
A: Let's see here... First off, about Quebec City's geography... Quebec City is located in the Saint Lawrence River valley, on the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River near its meeting with the St. Charles River. The region is low-lying and flat. The river valley has rich, arable soil, which makes this region the most fertile in the province. The Laurentian Mountains lie to the north of the city. Upper Town lies on the top of Cap-Diamant (Cape Diamond) promontory. A high stone wall surrounds this portion of the city. The Plains of Abraham are located near the edge of the promontory. Lower Town is located at shore level, below Cap-Diamant. And then the city's climate... Quebec City has a humid continental climate (Koppen climate classification Dfb) characterized by cold and snowy winters, warm and rather humid summers, and ample precipitation throughout the year. Quebec City is one of the snowiest cities in Canada and is almost guaranteed a white Christmas. The prolonged winter season and ample snowfall led to the idea of establishing the Quebec Winter Carnival. The transitional seasons, spring and autumn, are rather short, although autumn produces spectacular foliage colors. The summer is the sunniest, and paradoxically, the wettest time of year. As far as the type of clothing is concerned, you should be able to determine that by yourself! Does that answer your question(s)? P.S. I have included two helpful and informative links for you to carefully check out. The second link will tell you what the weather actually is in Quebec City anytime of the day or night you need to know that vital piece of information. Good luck!