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Rimbey in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Feb–Mar for ice fishing). 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) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Feb–Mar for ice fishing). 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

RimbeyHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 7 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 Rimbey, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Oct: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Feb: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Feb: 6 (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 lake; Feb–Mar for ice fishing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

February: Inside Rimbey's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Feb–Mar for ice fishing.

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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