Gaspé Peninsula Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in October.

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Percé Gaspé Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Carleton sur Mer

Considering a trip to the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Gaspé Peninsula in October

The Gaspé Peninsula, Canada is a region in Canada. October in the Gaspé Peninsula generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to 11°C (52°F) in Carleton sur Mer. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Carleton sur Mer and 3°C (37°F) in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gaspé with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Bonaventure with 139 mm (5.5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

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Best Places to Visit in the Gaspé Peninsula in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada?

Temperature range in the Gaspé Peninsula (October)

Precipitation variation in the Gaspé Peninsula (October)

Percé

In October Percé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Percé →

Gaspé

In October Gaspé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gaspé →

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

In October Sainte-Anne-des-Monts generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts →

Carleton sur Mer

In October Carleton sur Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Carleton sur Mer →

Matane

In October Matane generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Matane →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Gaspé Peninsula in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Percé 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Gaspé 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Carleton sur Mer 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Matane 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Cap-Chat 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

The Gaspé Peninsula weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in October?

October in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada brings poor weather. In Percé, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in October?

Daytime temperatures in Percé peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in October, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada get a lot of rain in October?

the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada sees substantial rainfall in October. Percé typically averages about 121 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada with often poor weather in Percé.

On average, the best time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Percé. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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