When to go · North Bay
North Bay in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing). 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 North Bay's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside North Bay's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside North Bay's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JuneGreatInside North Bay's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- North BayHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 14 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 North Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -17 °C (1 °F)1 °F (-17 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 14
Jan: 14
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside North Bay's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Jan–Mar for skiing.
North Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast