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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) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Drumheller

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

Long-term averages
  • DrumhellerHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), 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)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)

    May: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • 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

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