Parry Sound in October

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (heavy snow and squalls, many seasonal businesses closed); late Oct for boat tours.

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• MarchGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• JulyGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• AugustGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

• Parry SoundHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 14 days

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.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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