When to go · Fairview
Fairview in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C (47°F)47°F (9°C) / 0°C (31°F)31°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 Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill). 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 Fairview's best window: Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill.
- FebruaryGreatInside Fairview's best window: Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill.
- MarchGreatInside Fairview's best window: Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill.
- JuneGreatInside Fairview's best window: Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill.
Weather in October
- FairviewHighs around 8.5 °C (47 °F), lows around -0.5 °C (31 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 47 °F (8.5 °C), lows around 31 °F (-0.5 °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 Fairview, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 8.5 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.5 °C)
Jan: -9.8 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-9.8 °C)
Night low
Oct: -0.5 °C (31 °F)31 °F (-0.5 °C)
Jan: -17.9 °C (0 °F)0 °F (-17.9 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside Fairview's best window: Jun–Sep for Dunvegan and the lake; Jan–Mar for the ski hill.
Fairview: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings