When to go · Orillia
Orillia in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season). 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:
- FebruaryGreatInside Orillia's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season.
- MarchGreatInside Orillia's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season.
- JuneGreatInside Orillia's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season.
- JulyGreatInside Orillia's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season.
Weather in October
- OrilliaHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 12 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 Orillia, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
February: Inside Orillia's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakes and festivals; Feb–Mar for maple syrup season.
Orillia: 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