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Fort McMurray weather in October (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Fort McMurray in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Fort McMurray typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Fort McMurray in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Fort McMurray. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort McMurray climate page with graphs.

 

Fort McMurray, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

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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 Fort McMurray in October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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