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Hay River weather in October (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hay River during October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Hay River typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Hay River in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Hay River. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hay River, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 35 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 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.

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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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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