When to go · Galiano Island
Galiano Island in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). 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:
- MayGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- JuneGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- JulyGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
- AugustGreatInside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
Weather in October
- Galiano IslandHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 15 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 Galiano Island, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 15
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
May: Inside Galiano Island's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for warmest water and most sailings.
Galiano Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast