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Mission in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; mid-Nov for the eagle festival). 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) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep; mid-Nov for the eagle festival). 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:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

MissionHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 17 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 Mission, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 17
May: 13 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep; mid-Nov for the eagle festival). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

May: Inside Mission's best window: May–Sep; mid-Nov for the eagle festival.

Mission: 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

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