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With daytime temperatures of 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F), October in Prince Rupert brings low temperatures during the day. It is also the wettest month of the year, so pack an umbrella.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June and July typically offer the best weather for Prince Rupert.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Prince Rupert typically drop from around 13°C (55°F) at the start of October to approximately 9°C (48°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 8°C (46°F).
48-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Prince Rupert spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Prince Rupert from 2006 through 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Prince Rupert in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! With water temperatures around 12°C (54°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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