Squamish weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the October weather in Squamish? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Squamish typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Squamish in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 302 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Squamish. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Squamish, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 302 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in October

Find out more about the weather in Canada in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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