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Pictou weather in October (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pictou this October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of October in Pictou typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Pictou in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pictou, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 Miles).

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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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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