Gatineau weather in October (Quebec, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Gatineau look like in October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Gatineau includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 14°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Gatineau in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 138 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gatineau, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in October

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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