Weather in October in Alberta
Planning a trip to Alberta this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Alberta in October?
Alberta is a region in Canada. In October, Alberta experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Cape Dyer at -2°C to mild in Taber at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Taber and -6°C in Cape Dyer.For a closer look at conditions across Alberta, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Youngstown with an average of 22 mm to high snow/rainfall in Fogo Island with 128 mm.Average sunshine
The city Calgary usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Alberta's conditions throughout the year, check out our Alberta climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Alberta's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In October Calgary generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Edmonton
In October Edmonton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jasper
In October Jasper generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canmore
In October Canmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banff
In October Banff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is October the best time to visit Alberta?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Alberta with overall tolerable weather in Calgary. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Alberta is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Calgary. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Alberta.
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