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Shawnigan Lake weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the October weather in Shawnigan Lake compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Shawnigan Lake generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Shawnigan Lake in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 160 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shawnigan Lake, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Victoria, Canada (31 KM, 19 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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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?

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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