When to go · Drumheller
Drumheller in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- DrumhellerHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °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 Drumheller, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (many attractions closed or on limited hours); late Jul–Aug heat and mosquitoes.
May: Inside Drumheller's best window: May–Sep.
Drumheller: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings