Fort Nelson weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Fort Nelson this October? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Fort Nelson usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Fort Nelson in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 100 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Nelson. 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 Nelson climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Nelson, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

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

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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