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Squamish Weather in October

October in Squamish brings low temperatures around 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Squamish in October

As part of the rainy season, Squamish sees around 17 days of rain in October, with an average of 302 mm (12 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Squamish in October

Daytime temperatures in Squamish reach 10°C (50°F) in October, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Squamish in October

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and rainy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Squamish. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Squamish Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 302 mm (12 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Best Places in Canada in October

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Squamish in October

Cold weather calls for smart layering in October. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Squamish in October

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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