Saint-Zotique

Area Town on Quebec's Lake Saint-Francis shore

A town on Lake Saint-François in Quebec, Saint-Zotique draws boaters for shoreline beaches, fishing and birdwatching, popular for weekend recreation from nearby urban centers.

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Saint-Zotique
Saint-Zotique, Quebec, Canada
45.2501, -74.2492

How to Get to Saint-Zotique #

Saint-Zotique is reachable by road from Montreal (about 60-90 minutes depending on route) and is typically accessed by car. Regional buses may serve nearby hubs rather than the town center directly.

Tips for Visiting Saint-Zotique #

  • Take the lakeside route for scenic views and picnic spots.
  • Check municipal calendars for local events and festivals which enliven the small-town atmosphere.
  • If cycling, use regional bike paths that pass near Saint-Zotique and offer quieter views of the St. Lawrence tributaries.

Best Time to Visit Saint-Zotique #

Best in summer for outdoor recreation and local festivals; autumn is scenic for leaf-peeping.

Summer
June-August · 20-28°C
Warm weather for lakeside activities and local markets.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C
Colorful foliage and harvest events in surrounding countryside.

Weather & Climate near Saint-Zotique #

Climate

Saint-Zotique's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1010 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -6°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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