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.
Saint-Zotique at a Glance#
Address: Saint-Zotique, Quebec, Canada
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.
Weather & Climate near Saint-Zotique#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -6° | -17° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -14° - -4° | -16° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - 1° | -8° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |