Tofino weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Tofino in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Tofino typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Tofino in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 334 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The city usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Tofino. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tofino, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 334 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35%  

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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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 Tofino in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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