Weather in October in Canada
Planning a getaway to Canada this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canada in October?
The weather in Canada in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Alert at -15°C to moderate in Chatham at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Chatham and -22°C in Alert.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 20 mm to heavy snowfall in Prince Rupert with 386 mm.Average sunshine
Toronto enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canada in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canada climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In October Toronto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Montréal
In October Montréal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Quebec City
In October Quebec City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vancouver
In October Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ottawa
In October Ottawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Is October the best time to visit Canada?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Canada with overall tolerable weather in Toronto. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Toronto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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