Waterton Lakes National Park weather in October (Alberta, Canada)

How is October weather typically in Waterton Lakes National Park? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Waterton Lakes National Park usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C.

Precipitation

Waterton Lakes National Park in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Waterton Lakes National Park. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Waterton Lakes National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Waterton Lakes National Park, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Canada in October

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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