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Port Hardy in October sees moderate daytime temperatures of 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows of 7°C (45°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 284 mm (11 in) of rainfall for the month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Port Hardy. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
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