When to go · Athabasca
Athabasca in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −2°C (29°F)29°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JuneGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in October
- AthabascaHighs around 8.7 °C (48 °F), lows around -1.7 °C (29 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (8.7 °C), lows around 29 °F (-1.7 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Athabasca, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 8.7 °C (48 °F)48 °F (8.7 °C)
Feb: -4.8 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-4.8 °C)
Night low
Oct: -1.7 °C (29 °F)29 °F (-1.7 °C)
Feb: -15.7 °C (4 °F)4 °F (-15.7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Feb: 8
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
February: Inside Athabasca's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, long daylight); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Athabasca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings