When to go · Russell
Russell in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–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
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–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:
- DecemberGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- RussellHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °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 Russell, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Oct: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 7
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 the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside Russell's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and the derby; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Russell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings