When to go · Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Pass in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). 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)50°F (10°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). 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:
- JanuaryGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- MarchGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- JuneGreatInside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Weather in October
- Crowsnest PassHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °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 Crowsnest Pass, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8 (better)
Jan: 9
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside Crowsnest Pass's best window: Jun–Sep for trails and the falls; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Crowsnest Pass: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings