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Rimouski in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (rain, no snow activities, many closures); mid-Oct–Apr for the ferry.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
10°C (51°F) / 4°C (38°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rimouski

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (rain, no snow activities, many closures); mid-Oct–Apr for the ferry.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • RimouskiHighs around 10.3 °C (51 °F), lows around 3.6 °C (38 °F), 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 Rimouski, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 10.3 °C (51 °F)

    Feb: -5.7 °C (22 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 3.6 °C (38 °F)

    Feb: -13.6 °C (8 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 14

    Feb: 12 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Feb: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (rain, no snow activities, many closures); mid-Oct–Apr for the ferry.

February: Inside Rimouski's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, ferry and park open); Feb for snow and quiet.

Rimouski: 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

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