Smithers weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the weather in Smithers usually fare in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Smithers includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Smithers in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Smithers. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smithers, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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