When to go · Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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 canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow). 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 Smiths Falls's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow.
- JuneGreatInside Smiths Falls's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow.
- JulyGreatInside Smiths Falls's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow.
- AugustGreatInside Smiths Falls's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow.
Weather in October
- Smiths FallsHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °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 Smiths Falls, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °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: 10 (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 canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
February: Inside Smiths Falls's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal and trails; Feb for skating and snow.
Smiths Falls: 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