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When to go · Smithers

Smithers in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
10°C (50°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for 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:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SmithersHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 13 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 Smithers, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 13

    Jan: 12 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

January: Inside Smithers's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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