When to go · Golden

Golden in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Golden

Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GoldenHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 13 days

Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Golden, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–Nov and Apr (between seasons, some operators closed).

January: Inside Golden's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, rafting and the Skybridge; Dec–Mar for skiing.

Golden: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.