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Big Valley in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (museums open Jul 1–Aug 31)). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (museums open Jul 1–Aug 31)). 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:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Big ValleyHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 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 Big Valley, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6 (better)
Jun: 12
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 1

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (museums open Jul 1–Aug 31)). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

June: Inside Big Valley's best window: Jun–Sep (museums open Jul 1–Aug 31).

Big Valley: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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